[BUG] Claude version identification by claude code

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jul 19, 2025 by qashsolutions Closed Aug 19, 2025

Environment

  • Platform (select one):
  • [ Y] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
  • Claude CLI version: <!-- output of claude --version -->
  • Operating System: <!-- e.g. macOS 14.3, Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 -->
  • Terminal: <!-- e.g. iTerm2, Terminal App -->

Bug Description

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despite clearly documenting and sharing the claude-4-sonnet (or Opus) curl commands, claude code thinks that claude 3.0 opus is the latest version. stating it in claude.md or in any instructions.md or sharing the command from anthropic doesnot help.

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Expected Behavior

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Actual Behavior

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