Claude Code v2.0.67: Thinking Mode by Default and Permissions Search
Claude Code v2.0.67 enables thinking mode by default for Opus 4.5, adds search functionality to the permissions system, and ships with 7 bug fixes including better support for non-Latin text.*
*Note: The original v2.0.67 changelog entry included a prompt suggestions feature (“Claude now suggests prompts to speed up your workflow: press Tab to accept or Enter to submit”), but this entry was removed in the v2.0.68 changelog update. This post has been updated to reflect the current changelog.
Thinking Mode: Now Default for Opus 4.5
What changed: Thinking mode is now enabled by default for Claude Opus 4.5.
Why this matters: Opus 4.5 benefits from extended reasoning for complex tasks. By enabling thinking mode by default, you get this capability automatically without manual configuration.
Configuration moved: Thinking mode settings have moved to the /config command. If you need to adjust thinking mode behavior, use /config instead of previous configuration methods.
Permissions Search
What’s new: The /permissions command now includes search functionality.
How to use: Press / (forward slash) to activate search and filter permission rules by tool name.
Why it helps: If you have many permission rules configured, finding the one you need to review or modify can be tedious. The search filter makes large permission lists manageable - type a tool name to instantly filter the view.
Doctor Improvements
What’s new: The /doctor diagnostic command now shows the reason why the autoupdater is disabled (when applicable).
Why this helps: Previously, if autoupdate wasn’t working, /doctor would tell you it was disabled but not why. Now you get the specific reason, making it easier to troubleshoot update issues or understand intentional configurations.
Bug Fixes
Version 2.0.67 includes seven bug fixes spanning workflow improvements, internationalization, and platform-specific issues:
1. False Update Error
Fixed: False “Another process is currently updating Claude” error when running claude update while another instance is already on the latest version.
Impact: You can now run claude update on multiple instances without spurious errors when they’re already current.
2. MCP Servers in Non-Interactive Mode
Fixed: MCP servers from .mcp.json being stuck in pending state when running in non-interactive mode (-p flag or piped input).
Impact: Scripted or piped workflows that rely on MCP servers now work correctly. Previously, non-interactive execution would leave MCP servers in a pending state, breaking automation.
3. Permissions Scroll Reset
Fixed: Scroll position resetting after deleting a permission rule in /permissions.
Impact: When managing multiple permission rules, deleting one no longer jumps you back to the top of the list. Your scroll position is preserved, making it easier to work through a series of changes.
4. Word Operations with Non-Latin Text
Fixed: Word deletion (opt+delete on macOS, alt+delete on Linux/Windows) and word navigation (opt+arrow / alt+arrow) not working correctly with non-Latin text such as Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Thai, and Chinese.
Impact: Better internationalization support. Users working with non-Latin scripts can now use keyboard shortcuts for word-based editing operations just like English users.
Before: Word deletion and navigation would behave incorrectly with scripts like:
- Cyrillic (Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, etc.)
- Greek
- Arabic and Hebrew (RTL scripts)
- Thai
- Chinese
After: These operations correctly recognize word boundaries in all supported scripts.
5. Install Force with Stale Locks
Fixed: claude install --force not bypassing stale lock files.
Impact: The --force flag now does what it promises. If installation is blocked by a stale lock file (from a crashed or killed installation), --force will bypass it and proceed.
6. File Reference Parsing in CLAUDE.md
Fixed: Consecutive @~/ file references in CLAUDE.md being incorrectly parsed due to markdown strikethrough interference.
Impact: If your CLAUDE.md file uses multiple @~/ references in sequence, they’re now parsed correctly. Previously, markdown’s strikethrough syntax (~~text~~) was interfering with the tilde characters in file paths.
Example that now works correctly:
Follow conventions from @~/standards/code-style.md and @~/standards/testing.md7. Windows: Plugin MCP Servers
Windows-specific fix: Plugin MCP servers failing due to colons in log directory paths.
Impact: Windows users can now use plugin-based MCP servers without path-related failures. Colons in Windows paths (like C:\Users\...) were causing issues with plugin logging - this is now handled correctly.
Getting Started
These features are available in Claude Code v2.0.67. Update to the latest version:
# Update Claude Code
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
# Or check your current version
claude --versionCheck thinking mode:
Opus 4.5 now has thinking mode enabled by default. To verify or adjust settings, use /config.
Use permissions search:
- Type
/permissionsin Claude Code - Press
/to activate search - Type a tool name to filter the list
What’s Next
Claude Code v2.0.67 focuses on smarter defaults (thinking mode for Opus 4.5), improved tooling (/permissions search, /doctor diagnostics), and internationalization (non-Latin text support). The release demonstrates ongoing attention to both workflow improvements and quality-of-life enhancements.
For complete release notes and updates, see the official changelog.
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