/model picker does not list newly available models (Opus 4.7, 4.8)
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 29, 2026 by cgrant-q Closed Jul 4, 2026
Description
The /model picker does not include newly released models, even though the CLI banner advertises them at startup.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a new Claude Code session (v2.1.156, Claude Team plan)
- Observe the startup banner:
Opus 4.8 is now available! · /model to switch - Type
/model - The picker list does not include Opus 4.8 (or previously, 4.7)
Expected Behavior
Models advertised in the startup banner should appear in the /model picker.
Actual Behavior
The picker omits the advertised model. This has happened consistently across multiple model releases (4.7 and now 4.8).
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.156
- Plan: Claude Team
- OS: Linux 6.17.0-29-generic
- TUI mode: fullscreen
Workaround
Setting "model": "claude-opus-4-8" in ~/.claude/settings.json works, but the picker should list all available models.
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