Auto mode is now the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team plans

Global Science Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:45:06 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

We're making auto mode the default in Claude Code.
Starting on August 14, new sessions on Pro, Max, and Team plans will run in auto mode.
If you've already set a different default yourself, you may get a one-time prompt asking whether you want to switch to auto mode.

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We're making auto mode the default in Claude Code.
Starting on August 14, new sessions on Pro, Max, and Team plans will run in auto mode.
If you've already set a different default yourself, you may get a one-time prompt asking whether you want to switch to auto mode.

Sources: Claude