Jan 7, 2026
Anthropic releases Claude Code 2.1.0 with workflow improvements, then blocks third-party API access sparking developer backlash
Anthropic launched Claude Code v2.1.0 with enhanced features for AI-assisted coding, gaining traction among developers. Days later, the company blocked Claude Max API access to third-party IDE extensions, prompting subscription cancellations from developers paying $100-200/month.
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