# CLI Parameter: --fallback-model
Specify a fallback model to use when the primary model is unavailable.
- **Type:** string
- **Default:** — (Claude Code default; no fallback when not specified)
- **Command:** [`run`](../command/01_run.md)
- **Group:** [Claude-Native Flags](../param_group/01_claude_native_flags.md)
- **Validation:** requires a value; `--fallback-model` at end of argv → error
```sh
clr "Fix bug" --model opus --fallback-model sonnet
clr --fallback-model haiku "Quick task"
```
### Referenced Parameter Groups
| 1 | [Claude-Native Flags](../param_group/01_claude_native_flags.md) | Full | `--print`, `--model`, `--verbose`, `--effort`, `--json-schema`, `--mcp-config`, `--output-format`, `--max-turns`, `--allowed-tools`, `--disallowed-tools`, `--max-budget-usd`, `--add-dir` |
### Referenced Commands
| 1 | [`run`](../command/01_run.md) | — | — |
| 5 | [`ask`](../command/05_ask.md) | — | — |