[BUG] Opus 4.6 with 1M context is not available on Max 5x plan
Resolved 💬 9 comments Opened Mar 14, 2026 by take-sustainableand Closed May 27, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.76 (latest)
- OS: Windows 11 Home
- Plan: Claude Max 5x
Description
When running /model Opus[1M] in Claude Code, the following error is returned:
Opus 4.6 with 1M context is not available for your account.
Learn more: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/model-config#extended-context-with-1m
Expected Behavior
The 1M extended context for Opus 4.6 should be available on the Max 5x plan, as documented.
Steps to Reproduce
- Subscribe to Claude Max 5x plan
- Update Claude Code to the latest version (2.1.76)
- Run
/model Opus[1M] - Observe the error message
Additional Context
The default Opus 4.6 model works fine. Only the 1M context variant is unavailable.
What Should Happen?
/model Opus[1M] should successfully switch to Opus 4.6 with 1M extended context on the Max 5x plan.
Error Messages/Logs
Opus 4.6 with 1M context is not available for your account. Learn more: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/model-config#extended-context-with-1m
Steps to Reproduce
- Subscribe to Claude Max 5x plan
- Install/update Claude Code to version 2.1.76 (latest)
- Run
/model Opus[1M]in Claude Code - Error message appears: "Opus 4.6 with 1M context is not available for your account."
Note: The default /model command works fine and Opus 4.6 (without 1M) is available.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.76
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Cursor
Additional Information
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