AnthropicfeatureFast Mode on Vertex in Claude Code
Small update for Claude Code users on Google Cloud: fast mode now works when Claude runs through Vertex AI. Most users won't notice.
Details
- Fast mode is available on Vertex in the global, us, and eu regions.
- If Vertex refuses fast mode, Claude Code falls back to standard speed instead of failing.
- Shipped in Claude Code version 2.1.322.
Best for
Faster Claude Code responses on teams that run Claude through Vertex AI.
When to use it
Your company routes Claude Code through Google Cloud and you wait on long responses.
Who benefits
Developers on Vertex-based Claude Code setups.
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