CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP is a Claude Code environment variable. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Present since v2.1.69 or earlier |
| Category | Models and thinking |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_MODEL_ACCESS_FALLBACK: Present in the v2.1.285 build and absent from that release's notes.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_UNKNOWN_MODEL_WINDOW_ENFORCEMENTANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_MODEL_OPTIONANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_MODEL_OPTION_DESCRIPTIONANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_MODEL_OPTION_NAMEANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_MODEL_OPTION_SUPPORTED_CAPABILITIESANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_FABLE_MODELANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_FABLE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LEGACY_MODEL_REMAP=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.
All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.