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2026-08-13 18:17
Auto mode is now Claude Code's default: what the classifier approves, and how to switch back
Starting today — August 14, 2026 — auto mode is the default permission mode for new Claude Code sessions on Pro, Max, and Team plans. If you've never touched your permission settings, your next session starts with a one-time switch prompt, and after that Claude runs most actions without asking you first.
That's a real behavior change, not a UI tweak. This post covers what the classifier actually ...