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Anthropic tries to hide Claude's AI actions. Devs hate it
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Anthropic's Claude Code update version 2.1.20 conceals file names and editing progress, limiting output to general statements. Developers have expressed dissatisfaction, emphasizing the need for visibility into accessed files.
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- Praise: Anthropic's recent changes to the verbose mode demonstrate a responsiveness to developer feedback, which is crucial for maintaining trust and usability in AI tools.
- Praise: OpenCode offers a viable alternative to Claude, indicating that competition in the AI space is fostering innovation and providing users with choices.
- Concern: Hiding Claude's actions raises significant safety concerns, as developers need transparency to prevent potential errors or unintended modifications to their code.
- Concern: The attempt to comply with feedback by providing less information is seen as a misstep, undermining the trust developers place in AI systems.
- Concern: Anthropic risks alienating developers by not fully addressing their need for transparency, which could lead to a loss of competitive edge in a crowded market.