Claude Opus 4.6

claude-opus-4.6

Claude Opus 4.6 is described as a very strong Anthropic model for complicated requests that require concrete planning and polished execution. Official materials emphasize following through: breaking work into steps, executing, and delivering refined results. It is best framed as a high-autonomy model for complex professional work.

Context Window

1M tokens

Maximum Output

128K tokens

Release Date

Feb 5, 2026

Modalities

Claude Opus 4.6 Pricing

Input PriceOutput PriceCache ReadCache Create 5m
$5/M$25/M$0.5/M$6.25/M

Claude Opus 4.6 API Capabilities

Reasoning

Supported

Tool calling

Supported

Temperature parameter

Supported

Attachments

Supported

Knowledge Base

2025-05-31

Endpoint Protocols

Messages API

Claude Opus 4.6 Model Highlights

Claude Opus 4.6 combines repository-scale software engineering, long-context analysis and adaptive reasoning for demanding agentic and professional work.

Repository-Scale Engineering

Navigates large codebases, plans coordinated changes and catches mistakes through stronger review and debugging.

Long-Context Reasoning

Tracks and retrieves information across very large inputs with less context drift, then reasons over the recovered evidence.

Adaptive Agentic Reasoning

Adjusts reasoning effort to task difficulty while sustaining planning and execution over extended agent workflows.

Claude Opus 4.6 Use Cases

Claude Opus 4.6 is suited to complex codebase repair, multi-source research and professional document or data workflows.

Complex Codebase Repair

Explore unfamiliar services, isolate the root cause of a failure and implement coordinated fixes with tests.

Multi-Source Deep Research

Search across extensive material, reconcile conflicting evidence and produce a structured, traceable analysis.

Professional Data Deliverables

Analyze financial or operational data and turn findings into organized documents, spreadsheets or presentation content.

How to Use Claude Opus 4.6 via the TokenHub API

curl 'https://us-api.tokenhub.com/v1/messages' \
  -X 'POST' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKENHUB_API_KEY"

Claude Opus 4.6 Benchmarks

Index score
Artificial Analysis Intelligence IndexArtificial Analysis broad capability aggregate37.8
Artificial Analysis Coding IndexArtificial Analysis software task aggregate47.6
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQAAdvanced science problem solving84%
HLEBroad expert-level exam set18.6%
Coding & Engineering
SciCodeScientific coding challenges45.7%
Terminal-Bench HardHard terminal task execution48.5%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
IFBenchPrompt constraint adherence44.6%
AA-LCRLong-context reasoning58.3%
τ²-BenchAgent workflow tasks84.8%

Metrics sourced from Artificial Analysis

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Frequently asked questions about Claude Opus 4.6

Understand what Claude Opus 4.6 is, its best uses, distinguishing strengths, practical tradeoffs, and safe TokenHub integration guidance.

What is the intended positioning of Claude Opus 4.6?+

Claude Opus 4.6 is a powerful Opus model for complex coding, research, and agentic professional workflows. It remains a defined model generation, but newer models in the same family may be preferable for new evaluations.

Is Claude Opus 4.6 a good choice for difficult software-engineering tasks?+

Best-fit scenarios include difficult software-engineering tasks, deep research and evidence synthesis, and professional document and decision analysis. Test representative inputs and define measurable acceptance criteria before production.

Which strengths distinguish Claude Opus 4.6 from nearby options?+

Key strengths include strong reasoning on difficult problems, reliable execution of multi-step agent workflows, and effective use of tools and function calls. This combination is especially useful for deep research and evidence synthesis.

Which workloads are a poor fit for Claude Opus 4.6?+

Consider another model when the project can benefit from a newer Opus generation, the workload is simple enough for a smaller model, or the workflow cannot include human review for important decisions. Run generated code through tests, security checks, and human review before merging or deployment.

Which TokenHub details matter when configuring Claude Opus 4.6?+

In TokenHub, select the exact model identifier displayed for Claude Opus 4.6, use the endpoint documented for your account, and authenticate with your TokenHub credentials. Check the TokenHub model page for the available Claude features, context limits, tool support, and current model status for your account.

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