Claude Code 2.1.319 Release Adds Auto Mode Changes, Background MCP Tasks, and New Settings

At a glance

Claude Code version 2.1.319 is out. It changes how auto mode works, adds a feature that runs MCP tasks in the background, and introduces several new settings. It also fixes some bugs.

Key points

1. 1

   When remote monitoring is turned off, auto mode no longer falls back to the default classifier without checking with the server. Instead, it asks the user or denies the action.

2. 2

   When an MCP tool call runs as a task, it is sent to the background right away, and the result is reported back to Claude when it finishes.

3. 3

   A new setting automatically denies tool calls that would trigger a permission prompt, so the work can continue.

4. 4

   The /tasks screen now lists finished subagents, so users can reopen them and send them messages.

Why it matters

Developers who use Claude Code should know about the changed auto mode behavior and new settings so they can adjust their workflows.