diff --git a/claude_coordinator/commands.py b/claude_coordinator/commands.py
index 2346593..4f5bd58 100644
--- a/claude_coordinator/commands.py
+++ b/claude_coordinator/commands.py
@@ -262,24 +262,11 @@ class ClaudeCommands(commands.Cog):
                     ephemeral=True
                 )
                 return
-                
-            # Map model names to Claude CLI model identifiers
-            model_mapping = {
-                "sonnet": "claude-sonnet-4-5",
-                "opus": "claude-opus-4-6",
-                "haiku": "claude-3-5-haiku"
-            }
-            
-            if model_name not in model_mapping:
-                await interaction.response.send_message(
-                    f"❌ Invalid model: {model_name}. Use: sonnet, opus, or haiku",
-                    ephemeral=True
-                )
-                return
-                
+
             # Update project config with new model
+            # Store the alias (sonnet/opus/haiku) - Claude CLI resolves to latest version
             old_model = project.model
-            project.model = model_mapping[model_name]
+            project.model = model_name
             
             # Save configuration
             self.config.save()