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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Claude Code v2.1.197: Sonnet 5 and the Million-Token Trap

from The Claude Code Changelog · host Jellypod, Inc.

This episode breaks down Claude Code v2.1.197, where Sonnet 5 becomes the default and a native 1M-token context window opens up new possibilities for giant repos and agentic workflows. We also cover the practical gotchas: prompt caching costs, cache-busting root config changes, recursive bash loops, and the latest quality-of-life fixes like clickable file paths, disabled mouse hijacking, and the new streaming watchdog.

This episode breaks down Claude Code v2.1.197, where Sonnet 5 becomes the default and a native 1M-token context window opens up new possibilities for giant repos and agentic workflows. We also cover the practical gotchas: prompt caching costs, cache-busting root config changes, recursive bash loops, and the latest quality-of-life fixes like clickable file paths, disabled mouse hijacking, and the new streaming watchdog.

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