Anthropic has been shipping updates to Claude Code at a remarkable pace, with versions 2.0.72 through 2.0.74 delivering substantial improvements for developers. As someone who uses Claude Code daily for client projects, these updates significantly enhance the development workflow. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what's new and why it matters.
Version 2.0.74: LSP Support Changes Everything
The headline feature in 2.0.74 is Language Server Protocol (LSP) support, bringing intelligent code navigation capabilities that dramatically improve how Claude Code understands your codebase.
What LSP Enables
- Go-to-Definition - Jump directly to where functions, classes, and variables are defined
- Hover Documentation - See type information and documentation without leaving your current context
- Intelligent Code Understanding - Claude Code now has deeper insight into your codebase structure
For enterprise codebases, this is transformative. Instead of Claude searching through files to understand relationships, it can now leverage the same intelligence that powers VS Code and other modern editors.
Extended Terminal Support
Terminal setup now extends to additional popular terminals:
- Kitty - GPU-accelerated terminal
- Alacritty - Cross-platform OpenGL terminal
- Zed - High-performance editor terminal
- Warp - Modern terminal with AI features
Quality of Life Improvements
- Syntax highlighting toggle - Press
Ctrl+Tin the theme picker - macOS keyboard shortcuts - Now correctly display 'opt' instead of 'alt'
- Improved /context command - Better organisation with grouped skills and agents
- Skills fix - The 'allowed-tools' parameter now properly applies to invoked tools
Version 2.0.73: Enhanced Workflow Features
Clickable Image Links
When you attach images to Claude Code conversations, they're now clickable for viewing. This seemingly small change significantly improves workflows involving screenshots, diagrams, and visual debugging.
Command History Improvements
- Alt+Y yank-pop - Cycle through command history more efficiently
- Faster input history cycling - Performance improvements for power users
- Race condition fixes - Resolved issues that could overwrite text during rapid operations
Plugin Discovery Enhancements
The plugin discovery screen now includes search filtering by name and description, making it easier to find MCP servers and extensions in growing catalogues.
Session Management
Custom session IDs are now supported when forking sessions, enabling better organisation for complex, multi-branch development workflows.
Version 2.0.72: Claude in Chrome (Beta)
Perhaps the most exciting addition across these releases is Claude in Chrome, enabling browser control directly from Claude Code through a Chrome extension.
What This Enables
- Direct browser interaction - Claude Code can navigate, click, and interact with web pages
- Testing automation - Verify deployments and test user flows
- Data extraction - Gather information from web applications
- Debug live sites - Inspect console errors and network requests
User Experience Improvements
- Reduced terminal flickering - Smoother visual experience during operations
- QR code for mobile - Simplified mobile app downloads
- Loading indicators - Resume operations now show progress feedback
- Thinking toggle moved to Alt+T - Prevents accidental activation (was Tab)
What These Updates Mean for Development Teams
Enterprise Benefits
- Reduced Context Switching - LSP support means less jumping between files to understand code
- Faster Onboarding - New team members can navigate codebases more effectively
- Improved Accuracy - Better code understanding leads to more precise suggestions
- Browser Testing Integration - Chrome integration enables end-to-end testing workflows
Productivity Gains
In my experience across client projects, these updates translate to approximately 15-20% faster development cycles for complex refactoring tasks. The LSP support alone eliminates significant time spent manually tracing code paths.
Getting Started
To update to the latest version:
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeOr if you're using the standalone installer:
claude updateLooking Ahead
Anthropic's rapid iteration on Claude Code suggests continued investment in developer tooling. The addition of LSP support indicates a strategic focus on enterprise adoption, where deep codebase understanding is essential.
For UK businesses evaluating AI-assisted development tools, Claude Code's trajectory makes it a compelling choice for teams seeking to accelerate their development workflows whilst maintaining code quality.
For guidance on integrating Claude Code into your development workflow, get in touch for a consultation.
