Anthropic Will Set auto mode as Default Across Claude Apps Next Week

Anthropic plans to make auto mode the default for sessions in Claude’s web, desktop and mobile apps starting next week, extending the setting to Pro, Max and Team subscribers. The company announced the change Thursday, Oct. 22.

Auto mode uses automated checks to block high-risk actions instead of asking users to approve each step. Users can switch back to manual approval at any time.

The rollout follows a similar change for Claude Code. Since Aug. 14, auto mode has been the default for new Claude Code sessions on Pro, Max and Team plans.

Anthropic has not given an exact date for the app rollout or specified which app functions it will cover. Auto mode can reduce approval prompts, but it does not guarantee safety; sensitive actions still need human review.