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Auto mode is now the default in Claude Code
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Claude Code will enable auto mode by default for its Pro, Max, and Team plans, effective August 14. The change is intended to help detect harmful actions automatically. The update applies to all users of the three paid tiers.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Anthropic says auto mode will be the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, Team plans, starting on Aug. 14, claiming it's good enough at catching harmful actions (Simon Willison/Simon Willison's Weblog)
Anthropic's Claude Code will default to auto mode for Pro, Max, and Team plans on August 14. Auto mode is claimed to be effective at catching harmful actions. This change was discussed with Cat Wu and Thariq Shihipar.
- TechCrunch·Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default
- Hacker News·Auto mode is now the default in Claude Code
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