Claude Code incorrectly shows the 'Fable 5 is now consuming usage credits' banner for Max plan users.
Claude Code incorrectly shows the 'Fable 5 is now consuming usage credits' banner for Max plan users.
Problem statement normalized from the linked evidence
CANDIDATE VIEW · NOT A PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY
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Qualification checklist
Gate decision: Aug 15, 2026
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At least 3 independent users2 / 3
NOT MET
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At least 2 independent discussions1 / 2
NOT MET
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At least 1 supporting signal1 Workarounds
NOT MET
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Observed signals
Users2
Discussions1
Mentions2
Active days1
Source coverageGitHub
TrendUNKNOWN
First seenJul 20, 2026
Last seenJul 21, 2026
Why the gate is holding
Fewer than 3 independent users
Fewer than 2 independent discussions
No supporting growth, persistence, intent, workaround, alternative, blocked-workflow, or cross-source signal
Competition research, commercial scoring, and Build Gap analysis do not run until this gate passes.
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Source evidence
3 evidence records
github · MEDIUM · Jul 21, 2026
anthropics/claude-code
I just got this email from Anthropic, but honestly I don't trust it. Hi Michael,I can confirm that on your Max plan, Fable 5 is included as a standard part of your subscription—you can use up to 50% of your weekly usage limits on Fable 5 at no extra cost.[1] The false prompt you're seeing won't result in any actual charges to your account while Fable 5 remains within your plan's included usage.This specific issue—where Claude Code incorrectly shows the "Fable 5 is now consuming usage credits" banner for Max plan us…
Same issue here! Claude Code v2.1.216. Max 5x plan. Claude code is showing this when selecting Fable model: ` 3. Fable Fable 5 · Most capable for your hardest and longest-running tasks · Requires usage credits` So for some reason it is saying that it requires usage credits although I am on Max plan.
Claude Code (VS Code extension) prompts for usage credits on Fable 5 despite Max plan showing full entitlement
### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing issues](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Abug) 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? What's Wrong? On a Max plan, the Claude Code VS Code extension prompts to use usage credits when selecting/using Fable 5, even though claude.ai (browser) shows my full weekly us…