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Here's what that Claude Code source leak reveals about Anthropic's plans

Tue 31 Mar 2026 // 17:02 UTC Would you like a closer look at Claude? "This was a release packaging issue caused by human error, not a security breach.

Apr 1Published Apr 1, 2026 · First seen Apr 2, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026 · 3 links

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  • Snapshots of Claude Code's source code were quickly backed up in a GitHub repository that has been forked more than 41,500 times so far, disseminating it to the masses and ensuring that Anthropic's mistake remains the AI and cybersecurity community’s gain.The Register

  • We also offer a 1-setting switch for anyone to do the same, also clearly documented,” the company said. "Anthropic personnel cannot, for example, log into a DoW system to modify or disable the models during an operation; the technology simply does not function that way," he said in a March 20, 2026 declaration.The Register

  • Other potential planned Claude Code features referenced in the source code leak include: - An feature allowing Opus-level Claude models to “draft an advanced plan you can edit and approve,” which can run for 10 to 30 minutes at a time.Ars Technica

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