So I logged into the Claude Code and their fabled Fable 5 model is "not available". Because it's "so good" and "so dangerous" that I can't have it.
Judging by the amount of bugs in CC, this model can't be all that good.
But regardless, what is the point of paying to Anthropic if their models are not available to you? I am switching to GPT 5.5.
I got to use it for a couple of days on Pro. Feature implementation actually fit into subscription usage, but then it went on chasing its tail fixing bugs it introduced and burning through about $15 in credits. It got the job done in the end, though. I'd say it's good, better than Opus, but I found that both GPT 5.4 and 5.5 are way better than Opus.
So Fable is as good as GPT 5.5, if not better.
I heard it's extremely persistent and thorough. That's probably overkill for most tasks, e.g. I've heard it taking a long time and burning lots of money for tasks that could have been done much faster with cheaper models.
But for when you need it, I would love to have it.
It's good. My brief exposure to it suggests it deserved a new product name.
I agree, I worked with it for a bit and it seemed better than Opus 4.8.
One thing that I would like to try is Pi code agent. People seems to like it. GPT allows you to use it on subscription, but Anthropic cut that off on Max subscription. One more incentive to try something new. Also, I feel that I rely on Anthropic too much and none of these guys could be trusted. Next step -> foray into the Chinese models (admittedly not as good). Hopefully, they will get good enough soon.
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Personal attacks are, perhaps, not the way to go.
If you have any substantiative rebuttals, post it.
Don't reply to trolls. Just flag them.