diff --git a/packages/vscode-ide-companion/schemas/settings.schema.json b/packages/vscode-ide-companion/schemas/settings.schema.json
index cbea4e3c36..dffe3db518 100644
--- a/packages/vscode-ide-companion/schemas/settings.schema.json
+++ b/packages/vscode-ide-companion/schemas/settings.schema.json
@@ -822,7 +822,7 @@
         "enableAutoSkill": {
           "description": "Enable background review for reusable project skills after tool-heavy sessions.",
           "type": "boolean",
-          "default": true
+          "default": false
         },
         "autoSkillConfirm": {
           "description": "Ask for confirmation before auto-generated skills are added to the skill library. When off, auto-skills are saved immediately.",