Claude Code v2.1.139: Agent View, Goal Setting, and Enhanced Workflow Control

Claude Code v2.1.139 introduces agent view for session management, the /goal command for automated task completion, and enhanced MCP server capabilities for power users.

May 11, 2026 • 10 min read • By ClaudeWorld

Claude Code v2.1.139: Agent View, Goal Setting, and Enhanced Workflow Control

Claude Code v2.1.139 delivers powerful new features that transform how power users manage AI workflows and sessions. This release introduces the highly anticipated agent view, automated goal completion, and significant improvements to plugin management and MCP server handling.

What’s New

🤖 Agent View (Research Preview)

The new agent view provides a unified dashboard for all your Claude Code sessions. Access it with claude agents to see running sessions, those awaiting your input, and completed tasks in one comprehensive list. This feature revolutionizes session management for users juggling multiple AI workflows.

🎯 Goal-Oriented Automation with /goal

Set completion conditions and let Claude work autonomously across multiple turns until your goal is achieved. The /goal command works seamlessly in interactive mode, -p flag operations, and Remote Control, featuring a live overlay panel showing elapsed time, turn count, and token usage.

🖱️ Enhanced User Experience

  • Scroll Speed Control: Fine-tune mouse wheel behavior with /scroll-speed and live preview
  • Transcript Navigation: Use ? for shortcuts, {/} to jump between prompts, and v to toggle the shortcut panel
  • Plugin Insights: Run claude plugin details <name> to view component inventory and projected token costs

🔧 Technical Improvements

  • Hook Enhancements: New args: string[] field for direct command execution and continueOnBlock option for PostToolUse hooks
  • MCP Server Updates: Automatic CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR environment variable and improved reconnection handling
  • API Tracking: Subagent requests now include proper headers and OTEL span attributes for better observability

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Optimizations

  • Resolved authentication deadlock issues
  • Fixed autoAllowBashIfSandboxed shell expansion handling
  • Prevented terminal corruption from hooks
  • Capped HTTP/SSE MCP server response bodies at 16MB
  • Corrected wildcard permission rules for skills

How to Update

Update to v2.1.139 through your usual Claude Code update mechanism. The new agent view and /goal command will be immediately available after installation. Check the documentation for detailed guidance on using the agent view feature.