Claude Code v2.1.185β193 (Week 26, June 22β26): prefix any command with ! for instant AI analysis of the output, rewind past /clear for the first time, and authenticate MCP servers directly from the CLI.
Notion AI June 2026 updates: custom agents can now read and reply in private Slack channels, a new Settings tab connects your calendar and inbox, and admins can set per-agent credit limits. The agent hub vision is taking shape.
At Google I/O 2026, Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode went generally available. It scored impressively on the 2025 USAMO math competition and added MCP support to connect with the open-source tool ecosystem. Gemini 2.5 Pro now leads both the WebDev Arena and LM Arena leaderboards.
On May 6, 2026, Claude Code v2.1.129 shipped with three standout features: install plugins from a URL with --plugin-url, build personal color palettes via /theme, and wipe project state cleanly with claude project purge. Anthropic also opened its official plugin directory. Claude Code is no longer just a tool β it is becoming a platform.
Claude Code introduced the xhigh effort level in its May 2026 update β an Opus 4.7-exclusive setting that sits between high and max, giving developers finer control over reasoning depth. Combined with PowerShell support for Windows (no Git Bash required), the new ultrareview CI automation command, and MCP auto-retry on failure, this update is a significant upgrade for agentic workflows.