WebSearch and subagents fail with 'Extra usage required for 1M context' on Max plan
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Apr 6, 2026 by fahrulalwan Closed Jun 11, 2026
Description
When using Claude Code with Opus 4.6 (1M context) on the Max plan, both WebSearch tool and background subagents fail with the following error:
API Error: Extra usage is required for 1M context · run /extra-usage to enable, or /model to switch to standard context
Expected Behavior
Max plan should fully support 1M context features (WebSearch, subagent spawning) without requiring additional "extra usage" toggles.
Steps to Reproduce
- Use Claude Code with Opus 4.6 (1M context) on the Max plan
- Attempt to use
WebSearchtool - Or spawn a background agent via the
Agenttool
Both fail with the same error message.
Environment
- Model: Opus 4.6 (1M context) —
claude-opus-4-6[1m] - Plan: Max
- Platform: macOS (Darwin 25.4.0, Apple Silicon)
- Claude Code: CLI
Additional Context
The error message suggests running /extra-usage to enable or /model to switch to standard context. However, this seems unexpected for Max plan users who should have 1M context included.
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