[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_