Anthropic is preparing a new permission setting for Claude Code, aimed at a familiar pain point in AI-assisted coding: long-running tasks that keep getting interrupted by approval prompts. The feature, called **auto mode**, is slated to launch in a **research preview no earlier than March 11, 2026**, and is positioned as a middle ground between strict manual approvals and the more blunt **`--dangerously-skip-permissions`** approach.
What “auto mode” changes in Claude Code In **auto mode**, Claude can **handle permission decisions automatically during coding sessions**, reducing the need for developers to constantly confirm actions during extended runs. Anthropic also notes that auto mode comes with **additional safeguards against prompt injections**, reflecting a broader concern for tool-using models that can be steered by untrusted content encountered during a session.
That said, Anthropic is clear about the trade-offs:
- Auto mode **isn’t perfect** and **won’t catch every risky action**
- It’s recommended **only in isolated environments**
- It can **slightly increase token usage, cost, and latency**
The overall framing is pragmatic: auto mode is meant to be **safer than bypassing permissions entirely**, without claiming to eliminate risk.
Enabling auto mode (and what admins can do about it) By default, users will be able to turn on auto mode by running **`claude --enable-auto-mode`**, with no other action required to make it available.
For organizations that prefer to block it, Anthropic outlines multiple ways to **disallow auto mode** by setting:
**`"disableAutoMode": "disable"`**
Server-managed settings (Claude.ai) Admins can go to **Admin Settings → Claude Code → Managed Settings** within Claude.ai and add the key/value configuration: - **`"disableAutoMode": "disable"`**
MDM/OS-level policies - **macOS:** Set the Settings key in the **`com.anthropic.claudecode`** managed preferences domain (via Jamf, Kandji, etc.) to: **`{"disableAutoMode": "disable"}`** - **Windows:** Set the Settings key (**REG_SZ**) at **`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\ClaudeCode`** (via Group Policy, Intune) to: **`{"disableAutoMode": "disable"}`**
File-based managed settings Admins can also set the same key/value in a managed settings JSON file at typical locations: - **macOS:** `/Library/Application Support/ClaudeCode/managed-settings.json` - **Linux or WSL:** `/etc/claude-code/managed-settings.json` - **Windows:** `C:\Program Files\ClaudeCode\managed-settings.json`
Anthropic says additional details and documentation will be available at launch.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/claude/comments/1rkx77h/new_auto_mode_permissions_coming/?