claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] /buddy command and companion completely missing in v2.1.97 (works in v2.1.96) [6 comments, 6 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#45517Fetched 2026-04-09 08:03:34
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/buddy is completely gone in v2.1.97 -- the command doesn't exist and the companion doesn't appear. Not a display issue -- the feature is entirely absent. Reverting to v2.1.96 brings /buddy back immediately.

Root Cause

/buddy is completely gone in v2.1.97 -- the command doesn't exist and the companion doesn't appear. Not a display issue -- the feature is entirely absent. Reverting to v2.1.96 brings /buddy back immediately.

Fix Action

Workaround

Downgrade to v2.1.96.

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Environment

  • Claude Code Version: 2.1.97
  • Working version: 2.1.96
  • OS: Windows 11 Home 10.0.26200
  • Shell: bash (Git Bash)

Summary

/buddy is completely gone in v2.1.97 -- the command doesn't exist and the companion doesn't appear. Not a display issue -- the feature is entirely absent. Reverting to v2.1.96 brings /buddy back immediately.

Reproduction Steps

  1. Running v2.1.96 with /buddy active and working
  2. Update to v2.1.97
  3. /buddy command no longer exists
  4. Companion panel gone entirely
  5. Downgrade to v2.1.96
  6. /buddy returns, companion works normally

Expected Behavior

/buddy command and companion should be available in v2.1.97 as in v2.1.96.

Actual Behavior

The /buddy command is not recognized and the companion is completely absent.

Workaround

Downgrade to v2.1.96.

Note

This issue was written by Claude (Opus 4.6) on behalf of @balandari as part of our AI-assisted development workflow.

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TL;DR

Downgrade to version 2.1.96 as a temporary workaround to restore the /buddy command and companion functionality.

Guidance

  • The issue seems to be specific to version 2.1.97, as downgrading to 2.1.96 resolves the problem, suggesting a regression or removal of the feature in the newer version.
  • Verify that the /buddy command and companion are working as expected in version 2.1.96 before attempting any further troubleshooting or updates.
  • Check the release notes or changelog for version 2.1.97 to see if the removal or modification of the /buddy feature is mentioned.
  • If the feature is crucial, consider delaying the update to version 2.1.97 until the issue is officially addressed or a new version with the feature reinstated is released.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue within version 2.1.97 is not specified, and without more information about the changes made in this version, it's challenging to provide a more targeted fix.

Recommendation

Apply the workaround by downgrading to version 2.1.96, as it is the only known method to restore the /buddy command and companion functionality at this time.

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