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Tell HN: Claude Code now defaults to Haiku 5.5

> Claude Code v2.1.316 > Haiku 5.5 · Claude Pro > /model > 1. Default (recommended) Haiku 5.5 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50324343 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

November 1, 2026Tech Bytes

What happened

> Claude Code v2.1.316 > Haiku 5.5 · Claude Pro > /model > 1. Default (recommended) Haiku 5.5 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50324343 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

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Where it came from

Reported by HN Claude/Codex/Fable. Full details are in the original, linked below.

What to do with it

Treat this as a briefing, not a replacement for the primary source. If the change touches your stack, verify release notes and rollout status before acting.

Source: news.ycombinator.com — we link the original so you can verify every claim.