Checked fact 132113 Oct 2026Agents and apps

The release notes say: "Added an `allow_large` option to the Read tool so Claude can read a text file past the usual size limits".

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Added an `allow_large` option to the Read tool so Claude can read a text file past the usual size limits

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Claude Code v2.1.296 release notes
Anthropic · 2026-10-09

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Anthropic released Claude Code 2.1.296 with subagent auto-compaction and a Read option 13 Oct 2026

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“The release notes say: "Added an `allow_large` option to the Read tool so Claude can read a text file past the usual size limits".” ai notis, checked 13 Oct 2026. Source: Claude Code v2.1.296 release notes (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/1321

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ai notis. (2026, October 13). The release notes say: "Added an `allow_large` option to the Read tool so Claude can read a text file past the usual size limits" [Checked claim 1321]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/1321

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