Summary:
Claude Code adds auto-backgrounding for bash
Why It Matters:
This change makes the tool work better for long tasks. It means users can keep working without waiting.
What Changed:
- A new version, v2.0.19, was added.
- Claude Code will now automatically run long bash commands in the background.
- Users can change how long bash commands run before being backgrounded using
BASH_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS.
- A bug was fixed where Haiku was used too much in print mode.