Claude Max user cannot access Opus model - 'Claude Pro users are not currently able to use Opus'

[mikkihugo]

Issue Description:
As a Claude Max user, I'm unable to access Opus models through Claude Code. When attempting to switch to Opus using /model opus, I receive the error message: "Invalid model. Claude Pro users are not currently able to use Opus in Claude Code."

Expected Behavior:
Claude Max users should have access to Opus models, as this is a higher tier than Claude Pro.

Current Behavior:

• /model opus fails with Pro user limitation message
• /model anthropic/claude-opus-4.1 requires OpenRouter API key
• No native Anthropic Opus models appear in /models list

Environment:

• Claude Code CLI
• Claude Max subscription (not Pro)
• Recently reset/revoked API keys for security
• Account email is associated with an organization in the Anthropic API console

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Launch Claude Code as Claude Max user
2. Run /model opus
3. Observe error about Pro user limitations

Additional Context:
The error message specifically mentions "Claude Pro users" which seems incorrect for Claude Max tier. Native Anthropic models (claude-3-5-sonnet, claude-3-opus) don't appear in the available models list from /models command.

Note: The account is associated with an organization in the Anthropic API console, though this shouldn't affect Claude Code access.

Request:
Please enable Opus access for Claude Max users or clarify the correct model names/commands for accessing native Anthropic models without requiring third-party API keys.

[github-actions]

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

1. [BUG] macOS v1.0.51: Claude Max users incorrectly treated as Pro users - Cannot access Opus model #3566
2. Not Able To Switch Models As A Max User #3960
3. Max Account Token Incorrectly Generates Pro Account Credentials #4085

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[igorkofman]

Note: The account is associated with an organization in the Anthropic API console, though this shouldn't affect Claude Code access.

Can you share what /status says? Specifically the "account" section and the version of claude code.

[dicksontsai]

If you haven't tried /logout and /login, please re-authenticate. Claude Code does not automatically pick up the latest account state.

[vishalmanohar]

Reauthentication doesn't work. Even though the subscription is Max, it shows only Sonnet 4 and asks to upgrade to Max for Opus.

The /status shows

Login Method: Claude API Account

Model • /model
Sonnet Sonnet 4 for daily use

[sowrabh]

+1 I'm seeing the same issue as well

> /status
 Claude Code v1.0.93

 Account
  L Login Method: Claude API Account

 Memory • /memory
  L user: ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md
  L project: ~/code/CLAUDE.md

 Model • /model
  L Sonnet Sonnet 4 for daily use

[dicksontsai]

/logout is a key step that erases the incorrect credential values stored on your device. Please make sure to run /logout and then try again.

[sowrabh]

I did that multiple times but no luck

[dicksontsai]

There seems to be an issue with storing your credentials locally. Can you try this workaround of manually specifying your model in settings?

"model": "opus"

[llmcourtfield]

I´m also having this issue. logout didnt work. where do i try this workaround manually?
What's new:
• Status line input now includes session cost info
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• Fix Claude sometimes ignoring real-time steering when wrapping up a task
• @-mention: Add ~/.claude/* files to suggestions for easier agent, output style, and slash command
editing
• Use built-in ripgrep by default; to opt out of this behavior, set USE_BUILTIN_RIPGREP=0

/model opus
⎿ Invalid model. Claude Pro users are not currently able to use Opus in Claude Code. The current model is
now Sonnet.

/model
⎿  Kept model as Sonnet

"model": "opus"

⏺ I see you tried to switch to Opus, but as mentioned in the output, Claude Pro users currently cannot
use Opus in Claude Code. The model remains set to Sonnet.

Is there something specific you'd like help with using Sonnet?