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Claude Code Auto Mode: How It Works, When to Disable It
July 2026: Claude Code Auto Mode is a classifier layer where a second Claude instance approves tool calls in real time. v2.1.207 widened its reach.
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July 2026: Claude Code Auto Mode is a classifier layer where a second Claude instance approves tool calls in real time. v2.1.207 widened its reach.
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