[BUG] There's an issue with the default model (claude-sonnet-5)
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?
Claude Code version (claude --version)
Plan type (Pro)
Whether /model shows claude-sonnet-5 in the list or not: it does. here=
> 1. Default (recommended) √ Sonnet 5 · Efficient for routine tasks
- Sonnet Sonnet 5 · Efficient for routine tasks
- Fable Fable 5 · Most capable for your hardest and longest-running tasks · Requires usage credits
- Opus Opus 5 · Best for everyday, complex tasks · ~2× usage vs Sonnet
- Haiku
Whether other models (Opus, Haiku) work fine or fail the same way: yes. they fail the same way. Take a look= There's an issue with the selected model (claude-opus-5). It may not exist or you may not have access to it. Run /model to pick a different model.
and = There's an issue with the selected model (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001). It may not exist or you may not have access to it. Run /model to pick a different model.
What Should Happen?
fix the models because i need to work.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Run /model
- Select any of the models
- Press Enter
- A list of models pop up and each selection gives the same error like in this:
There's an issue with the selected model (claude-sonnet-5). It may not exist or you may not have access to it. Run /model to pick a different model
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.221 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_