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Claude Code plans to make auto mode the default on August 14
Claude's developer account says Pro, Max, and Team users will default to auto mode, while managed settings can pin another default or disable it.
Overview
Claude's developer account says Claude Code auto mode is scheduled to become the default permission mode for Pro, Max, and Team users on August 14.
The account says administrators can use managed settings to choose another default or disable auto mode. It also reports vendor testing results that are not independent proof of safety in real-world use.
Why it matters
Changing the default permission posture could affect how users and organizations supervise agent actions.
Managed controls become important for teams that require a stricter approval policy.
Key facts
The vendor account says auto mode will become the default for Pro, Max, and Team users on August 14.
Managed settings can reportedly pin a different default permission mode or disable auto mode.
The account reports that a separate classifier caught 89% of deliberately dangerous commands in its test, compared with 13.6% for 1,053 paid testers using manual prompts.
Latest update
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Full timeline
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Open questions
- Will the rollout vary by platform, region, or organization configuration?
- How does auto mode perform against threats and commands outside the vendor test set?
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