Claude Opus 4

High-end Claude model for difficult reasoning, coding and long-running work

Published
scheduleReleasedMay 14, 2025

Claude Opus 4 is positioned for demanding tasks that need stronger reasoning, deeper code understanding and careful execution over longer workflows.

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Model IDclaude-opus-4-20250514
Version dateMay 14, 2025
Sourcemodels.dev

descriptionOverview

Overview

Claude Opus 4 is a high-capability model for complex knowledge work.

Best for

Use it for difficult coding tasks, deep analysis, planning and workflows where quality matters more than raw cost.

lightbulbUse cases

  • Advanced coding
  • Deep research analysis
  • Complex planning
  • High-quality writing

thumb_upStrengths

  • Strong reasoning quality
  • Good coding capability
  • Careful long-form responses
  • Useful for complex workflows

infoLimitations

  • Higher cost
  • May be slower than smaller models
  • Overkill for simple tasks

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