[BUG] auto-mode

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?

Actual behavior: "Auto mode is unavailable for your plan" despite subscriptionType: "max" confirmed in auth status.

Environment:

• Claude Code version: 2.1.90
• OS: Ubuntu Linux (headless VPS)
• Auth method: claude.ai OAuth (browser URL flow)
• Subscription: Max $200/month
• Organization: single org, no special restrictions on Auto mode in org settings

What Should Happen?

Auto mode should work with Max $200 plan.

Error Messages/Logs

- "Auto mode is unavailable for your plan"

Steps to Reproduce

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Have an active Max $200/month subscription on claude.ai
2. Install Claude Code v2.1.90 on a headless Linux VPS (Ubuntu, no browser)
3. Authenticate via claude auth login using the browser URL flow from a remote machine
4. Verify auth status shows Max plan:

$ claude auth status
{
"loggedIn": true,
"authMethod": "claude.ai",
"apiProvider": "firstParty",
"email": "fl**@gmail.com",
"orgId": "d197a1e0-f04c-4ee1-a599-a5569f10375e",
"orgName": "fl****@gmail.com's Organization",
"subscriptionType": "max"
}

1. Start claude and type any message with auto mode selected (Shift+Tab to cycle to "auto mode on")
2. Every message returns: Auto mode is unavailable for your plan
3. All other modes (normal, plan) work fine

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

v2.1.90

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Ubuntu/Debian Linux

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_