Claude Code v2.1.207-211: Screen reader mode, subagent text streaming, auto mode on Bedrock/Vertex without opt-in

What's new

• Screen reader mode: claude --ax-screen-reader or CLAUDE_AX_SCREEN_READER=1 — plain-text rendering for screen reader users
• Subagent text streaming: --forward-subagent-text flag includes subagent text and thinking in stream-json output
• Auto mode without opt-in: Bedrock, Vertex AI, Foundry — works without CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_AUTO_MODE env var
• Default model: Bedrock/Vertex/Foundry switched to Claude Opus 4.8 as default
• vimInsertModeRemaps: Map two-key insert-mode sequences (e.g., jj to Escape)
• Security fix: Plugin hooks reject ${user_config.*} in shell-form commands (shell injection protection)
• Live elapsed-time counter: Collapsed tool summary lines show elapsed time for long-running tools

Why it matters

Versions 207-211 bring stability for Bedrock/Vertex deployments (auto mode without opt-in) and new accessibility (screen reader). The security patch for plugin hooks is relevant for enterprise installations with custom plugins.

How to try it

claude --version to check current version; claude update to upgrade to the latest version.