DOCDEV.to AI·4/23/2026
3 Ways to Switch Claude Code Models Instantly: /model, --flag, and ENV Variables
Anthropic has unveiled three methods to instantly switch Claude Code models: the `/model` command, `--model` flag, and `ANTHROPIC_MODEL` environment variable. This guide helps users choose the optimal model, from the newest Opus 4.7 to the fastest Haiku 4.5, for different coding tasks.
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