Anthropic updates Claude Code with faster CLI startup and token breakdowns

The update shrinks the Linux x64 download to ~75 MB, reduces memory usage by 40–70 MB per session, and adds prompt-cache tracking to `/cost`.

• CLI startup no longer waits for the sandbox and MCP servers before allowing user input.
• `/usage` breaks down `/loop` tasks by runs and tokens, while `/tasks` shows the model and effort level used by each subagent.
• A new Auto Mode tab in `/permissions` allows managing execution rules directly without modifying `~/.claude/settings.json`.
• Remote Control sessions automatically reconnect upon server disconnects and support live viewing of foreground subagent tool calls.

Developers using Claude Code get faster startup times, lighter resource usage, and detailed visibility into token consumption across autonomous tasks.

Sources

• Anthropic: Anthropic updates Claude Code with faster CLI startup and token breakdowns

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