[BUG] Fable not clickable in /model but available through "claude --model fable"

Open 💬 0 comments Opened Jul 2, 2026 by angdeveren

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?

CC is up to date, no settings configs regarding models has been made. Starting CC even shows a banner that Fable is now available. However, when trying to select Fable through /model, it is greyed out as it was a few days ago. But I tested "claude --model fable" in terminal and it started fable (changing model and trying to apply fable again fails in the same session). My teammates do not have this problem and can choose fable.

What Should Happen?

When applying /model, fable 5 should be selectable.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open terminal
  2. "claude"
  3. /model
  4. pick fable
  5. Cant click enter to choose the model

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  1. Open terminal
  2. "claude"
  3. /model fable
  4. ERROR message: Model 'fable' is not currently available for your account. Claude Fable 5 is currently unavailable. Learn more: https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access

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  1. Open terminal
  2. "claude --model fable"
  3. Fable active

Claude Model

Other

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.198

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Warp

Additional Information

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