Use smaller builder machine when trial is active #4725
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Currently, trial users are unable to use Fly-managed builders as the default machine configuration exceeds their max allowed size. flyctl previously used a smaller builder for free users, but this was never updated after the removal of plans.
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Jan 20, 2026
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Change Summary
What and Why:
Add a check to use a 4 core builder machine when the user has an active trial. Currently, trial users are unable to use Fly-managed builders as the default machine configuration exceeds their max allowed size.
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