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Claude Code for controlling Chrome

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Claude Code for controlling Chrome

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Claude Code: Recent Features Update (December 2025)

This update covers the latest features and improvements added to Claude Code, versions 2.0.70 through 2.0.72.

1. Claude in Chrome (Beta)

Claude Code can now directly control the Claude in Chrome browser extension. This allows the CLI to bridge the gap between your terminal and the web browser.

  • Key Capabilities:
    • Navigate websites, click buttons, and fill forms.
    • Capture screenshots and record GIFs for context.
    • Debug web applications by reading browser console logs and network requests.
  • How to Use:
    • Run the /chrome command in the Claude Code CLI to check status and manage permissions.
    • Use natural language to task Claude with web-based actions (e.g., “Go to ChatGPT, ask why I should take the Master Claude Code class, and summarize the answer”).
    • Claude can “see” the page via automated screenshots to understand the UI layout before interacting.

2. Official Plugin Marketplace

A first-party marketplace is now available to discover and manage official Claude Code plugins.

  • Access: Use the /plugin command to open the marketplace interface.
  • Available Plugins Include:
    • chrome-devtools-mcp: For in-depth browser debugging.
    • asana: For task and project management integration.
    • atlassian: Connects to Jira and Confluence.
    • code-review: For automated pull request reviews.
  • Management: Users can now disable auto-updates for specific plugins to maintain version stability.

3. UI and Rendering Improvements

  • Reduced Terminal Flickering: The rendering system has been rewritten to reduce terminal flickering by approximately 85%, providing a much smoother visual experience during long tasks.
  • Improved Syntax Highlighting: Visual diffs are now clearer, featuring an updated color scheme and highlighted line numbers to make code changes easier to review.
  • Prompt Suggestions: Claude now suggests logical next steps after a task finishes (e.g., suggesting a git push after a successful commit). Use Tab to accept or Shift+Tab to cycle through suggestions. This can be disabled via /config.

4. Key CLI Shortcuts & Commands

Several shortcuts have been updated or added to improve the workflow:

  • Thinking Toggle: The shortcut has moved from Tab to **Alt + T** (Windows) or **Option + T** (Mac) to prevent accidental triggers.
    • Note for Mac users: You may need to enable “Option key as Meta” in your terminal settings (like Warp) to avoid character conflicts.
  • Model Switching: Use **Alt + P** (Windows) or **Option + P** (Mac) to switch between models (Sonnet, Opus, Haiku) in the middle of writing a prompt.
  • Context Usage Tracking: A new current_usage field is available for the status line. Users can now create custom status lines that show a “battery bar” representing how much of the context window has been used.
  • Mobile App Access: Run the /mobile command to display a QR code for quick downloads of the Claude mobile app on iOS or Android.

5. Other Notable Changes

  • Opus 3.5 Thinking Mode: Thinking mode is now enabled by default when using the Claude 3.5 Opus model.
  • Shortcut Removal: The # shortcut for quick memory entry has been removed. Users are encouraged to edit the CLAUDE.md file directly for persistent instructions.
  • Improved File Suggestions: Suggestions in repositories with large .gitignore or .rgignore files are now up to 3x faster.

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