Claude Desktop August 6, 2026 Changelog
What changed in Claude apps (desktop, web & mobile) August 6, 2026, released 2026-08-06 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- Added a new security feature (currently in beta) to automatically check add-ons for malicious content.
- This feature is designed specifically for Enterprise plans.
- It helps keep the app safe by scanning third-party skills and plugins whenever they are uploaded or edited.
- This release introduces a new safety feature for large organizations using Enterprise plans. It matters to IT and security teams who want to protect their company from accidentally adding harmful software to their Claude Desktop app.
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What's new
- Skill and plugin security scanning (beta): Claude Desktop can now automatically check third-party "skills" and "plugins" (which are basically mini-apps or add-ons that give Claude extra features) for hidden viruses or malicious code. This happens automatically whenever someone uploads a new add-on or changes an existing one, helping to catch security threats before they cause problems.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Claude Desktop official changelog ↗.
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