Claude Code adds Concise output style: results first, shorter answers

EricBuess · x · 2026-08-20

Claude Code now offers a Concise output style: Claude leads with the result, keeps responses short, and gives full detail only when asked. Enable it via /config → Output style, or set "outputStyle": "Concise" in settings..

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