WebSearch and subagents fail with 'Extra usage required for 1M context' on Max plan
Status Closed — not planned
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Activity 6 comments · opened Apr 6, 2026 · 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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