Claude Code v2.1.185: Calmer Stream-Stall Messaging

Claude Code v2.1.185 refines the stream-stall hint with clearer wording and a longer 20-second trigger threshold, reducing noise during brief API delays.

June 20, 2026 • 10 min read • By ClaudeWorld

The Claude Code development team has released version 2.1.185, a small, focused update that improves how the CLI communicates when an API response is slow to arrive. Instead of an alarming-sounding warning appearing quickly, the new behavior is calmer and less noisy during brief network or API delays.

What’s New

Improved Stream-Stall Hint

The stream-stall hint now reads “Waiting for API response · will retry in …” instead of “No response from API · Retrying in …”. The new wording more accurately describes what is happening — the client is simply waiting — rather than implying a failure.

Longer Trigger Threshold

The hint now triggers after 20 seconds of silence instead of 10 seconds. This means short, transient delays no longer surface a warning at all, keeping your terminal output cleaner during normal operation.

How to Update

To update to Claude Code v2.1.185:

  1. Check your current version: claude --version
  2. Update using your preferred method:
    • Package manager: Follow your distribution’s update process
    • Direct download: Visit the release page for platform-specific binaries
  3. Restart Claude Code to apply the update