# 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.

## Why it matters

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](https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2093480630801858750)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-08-28. https://dstilled.ai/story/0da6ea57-d9f4-4c59-aca6-aab96d0754ee