Claude Code v2.1.172 introduces headless automation and sub-agent spawning capabilities

Developers are running Claude Code agents continuously in headless mode using CLI flags with dedicated human approval tools for decision-making. Claude Code v2.1.172 introduces sub-agent spawning capabilities, allowing agents to spawn and coordinate child agents, expanding orchestration patterns beyond single-agent execution.

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