[BUG] Constant model downgrades even with Cyber Verification approved.

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.239
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 22, 2026

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 on multiple platforms downgrades from Fable to Opus4.8 when doing simple tasks.

What Should Happen?

Document classification reasons and record to a ledger for review within the account. Have an appeal process.

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: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/15363606
  ⎿  Tip: You can configure model switch behavior in /config

Steps to Reproduce

Without a ledger or log, there is no way to know what's producing the errors.

Claude Model

Other

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.239

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Other Linux

Terminal/Shell

Xterm

Additional Information

_No response_

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