Model picker "Fable" silently selects 1M variant, triggering usage credits prompt on Max plan

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Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 30, 2026

Environment: Claude Code VSCode extension v2.1.220, macOS, Max 5x subscription

Bug: The "Fable" option in the model picker silently selects the 1M context variant (claude-fable-5[1m]) instead of standard claude-fable-5. On Max plans the 1M variant requires usage credits, so users get a "Fable 5 requires usage credits" prompt even though standard Fable 5 is included in their plan (up to 50% of weekly limits).

Workaround: typing /model claude-fable-5 manually works fine, no credits prompt.

Expected: the picker should select plain claude-fable-5 (included in Max), or clearly label both variants so users know the 1M one is billed separately.

Additional note: claude.ai/settings/usage even shows "Fable 5 is still included with your Max plan. If you see a prompt to set up usage credits for it, restart Claude Code" — but restart does not help because the picker keeps selecting the [1m] variant.

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