Claude Opus 4.8 characterClaude Code character

Claude Code and Opus 4.8

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Default change

Claude Code Max users default to fast mode on Opus 4.8

In Claude Code, Max plan users now default to fast mode when using Claude Opus 4.8.

Who is affected:
Claude Code users on the Max plan.
What to do:
Run /fast to turn fast mode off if you prefer standard speed.

Source

"In Claude Code, Max plan users now default to fast mode on Claude Opus 4.8."

Claude Platform release notes (API)

Published

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