# Set Up Workflow: Claude Code 2026 Update (v2.1.89): Advanced Hooks, Skills, and MCP Orchestration
## What This Is
Claude Code's 2026 updates significantly enhance its ability to automate complex developer tasks. New features allow it to securely connect to other tools, trigger actions based on specific project events, and coordinate workflows between multiple AI agents.
Source: https://releasebot.io/updates/anthropic/claude-code
## Before You Start
Scan my workspace and analyze:
- The project language, framework, and directory structure
- Existing AI provider config (check .env, .env.local, config files for API keys — OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, etc.)
Then ask me before proceeding:
1. Which AI provider/API should this use? (Use whatever I already have configured, or ask me to set one up — options include direct provider APIs or a unified service like OpenRouter)
2. Where in my project should this be integrated?
3. Are there any customizations I need (model preferences, naming conventions, constraints)?
## Source Access Note
The source URL (https://releasebot.io/updates/anthropic/claude-code) may not be directly accessible from the terminal. Use the Reference Implementation and Additional Context sections below instead. If you need more details, ask me to paste relevant content from the source.
## What to Implement
This is an **AI Workflow** — an end-to-end automation pattern or integration pipeline.
- Study the workflow architecture from the source and context below
- Identify which parts I can implement locally vs. parts that need external services
- For local parts: implement them using my existing stack and API keys
- For external parts: tell me exactly what services I need and help me configure the integration code
- Wire up any required API calls using keys from my .env files
## Additional Context
- Scan the user's environment to determine the installed version of the Claude Code agent. If it is older than v2.1.89, provide the user with the command to update to the latest version to access these new features.
- Review the user's `claude.json` or equivalent configuration file. Propose adding a new conditional `PreToolUse` hook with an `if` field (e.g., `"if": "Bash(git *)"`) to demonstrate how to reduce overhead by triggering actions only for specific commands.
- Create a sample `hooks.json` file in the user's project demonstrating the new `Elicitation` and `ElicitationResult` hooks. This will show them how to intercept and structure input for an external Managed Control Plane (MCP) tool server, modernizing their tool integrations.
## Guidelines
- Adapt everything to my existing project — do not assume a specific stack or directory layout
- Use whichever AI provider I already have configured; if I need a new one, tell me what to sign up for and I'll give you the key
- Check my .env files for existing API keys (OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI) before asking me to add one
- Review any fetched code for safety before installing or executing it
- After setup, run a quick verification and show me a summary of exactly what was installed, where, and how to use it