Claude Code v2.1.4

Released Jan 11, 2026 (7 months ago).

"References this build" means the issue body mentions running 2.1.4 (from the bug-report template). It reflects report volume, not a proven defect count — an issue may mention a version without being caused by it. First-party data from the anthropics/claude-code tracker.

Top issues reported on v2.1.4

Ranked by community engagement (reactions and comments).

• [BUG] Windows: tmpclaude-*-cwd files created in CWD instead of %TEMP%
  Resolved 💬 48 👍 58 #17568
• [BUG] Bash tool fails permanently after working directory is deleted
  Resolved 💬 10 👍 10 #18236
• [BUG] An error occurred while executing Claude Code
  Resolved 💬 18 👍 6 #17888
• [BUG] VSCode extension incorrectly reports 100% context
  Open 💬 4 👍 10 #17281
• [BUG] Ghost characters from status area appear in scrollable content
  Resolved 💬 7 👍 8 #17519
• [Performance] Extreme CPU/RAM usage and thermal throttling on Apple Silicon since v2.1.4
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 8 #17563
• [Bug] Alt+M keyboard shortcut does not activate planning mode
  Resolved 💬 5 👍 8 #17438
• [Bug] /rewind creates in-file branches not visible in resume picker, contrary to documentation
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 7 #19451
• [BUG] Installing plugins on Claude Code for Web Envs not working as expected
  Open 💬 2 👍 8 #18088
• [BUG] VSCode Extension: "Insert @-Mention Reference" and "Insert At-Mentioned" keyboard shortcuts not working on Windows (v2.1.7)
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 6 #18083
• [BUG] Auto-Compact is not happening in Claude Code Cursor extension like it was before - goes past 100%
  Resolved 💬 8 👍 5 #17761
• [BUG] Disable funny gerund words in VSCode extension for Claude Code
  Resolved 💬 7 👍 4 #17340
• [BUG] Generated markdown missing required blank lines before code blocks and lists (CommonMark violation)
  Resolved 💬 9 👍 3 #17554
• [BUG] --dangerously-skip-permissions ignores --permission-mode flag
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 4 #17544
• [BUG] MCP HTTP client doesn't re-initialize session after "Server not initialized" error
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 4 #17412
• [BUG] git commit fails inside sandbox on macos
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 3 #17726
• You've hit your limit · resets 11pm (America/Anchorage)
  Resolved 💬 7 👍 2 #19472
• [BUG] Tool always fail to execute stop hook
  Resolved 💬 8 👍 1 #17805
• React crash (error #185) when pasting large text into input field
  Resolved 💬 11 #17500
• [BUG] Forked skill's agent id is not correct.
  Resolved 💬 4 👍 2 #17516
• [BUG] Context Loss Bug in v2.1.3/2.1.4
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 1 #17549
• Session freezes indefinitely when multiple background agents + blocking TaskOutput
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 1 #17540
• [BUG] Plugin agents and skills not discovered - only MCP servers load from plugins
  Resolved 💬 6 👍 1 #17524
• [Bug] Simplify code skill not discoverable after restart without explicit mention
  Resolved 💬 3 👍 2 #17445
• [CRITICAL] Bash tool deletes entire project root after command interrupt - PWD state corruption
  Resolved 💬 5 👍 1 #17410
• [BUG] Claude Code extension in VSCode hangs with WebSocket/bidirectional communication
  Resolved 💬 5 👍 1 #17333
• VS Code extension: /bug and /feedback commands unavailable (/bug says "isn't available", /feedback unrecognized)
  Open 💬 1 👍 2 #74272
• [Bug] Inefficient file operations using Write instead of mv/git mv
  Open 💬 1 👍 2 #18038
• [Bug] 80% usage in 2 days - Rate limit usage display shows incorrect percentage for current week/session - Max x20 $200/mo
  Resolved 💬 7 #17514
• Feature Request: Expose rate limit and usage quota data in status line JSON
  Resolved 💬 3 👍 1 #35080

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