[BUG] Fable is unusable! Constatnly switching to Opus!
Open 💬 5 comments Opened Jul 9, 2026 by yfe404
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?
Guys! This is ridiculous it is impossible to use fable 5 for anything serious, it will randomly and for no reason switch to Opus meaning it needs constant monitoring to switch back to fable, and that is when it is possible to switch back at all!
What Should Happen?
We should be able to access the model, we are paying a subscription for it.
Error Messages/Logs
Fable 5's safeguards flagged this message. The safeguards are intentionally broad right now and may flag safe and routine coding, cybersecurity, or biology work. These measures let us bring you Mythos-level capabilities sooner, and we're working to refine them. Switched to Opus 4.8. Send feedback with /feedback or learn more
Steps to Reproduce
Open claude code, talk about anything harmless => triggers the babysitting guardrail => get a worse model
Claude Model
Other
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.205
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Other
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
_No response_
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