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Claude · Opus

Claude Opus is used in Esy exclusively for code generation, as well as high-reliability planning and long-form synthesis.

How Esy Uses This Model

Agent RoleWhat it doesConfidence
Code GenerationGenerates analysis scripts, automation code, and software tools for research workflowsPrimary
PlanningDecomposes complex research tasks into structured workflows with clear dependenciesPrimary
Draft SynthesisSynthesizes findings from multiple sources into coherent long-form narrativesPrimary
Verification / CritiqueReviews generated content for accuracy, coherence, and alignment with requirementsPrimary
Long-Context DigestionProcesses extended research documents and maintains context across large inputsPrimary
Research DiscoveryDiscovers and evaluates relevant sources for research tasksSecondary
Code ReviewReviews generated code for correctness and best practicesSecondary

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • Consistent multi-step reasoning across extended contexts
  • Strong adherence to structured output requirements
  • Reliable fact-checking and verification capabilities
  • Effective at maintaining narrative coherence in long-form content

Limitations

  • Slower response times compared to smaller models
  • Higher token costs for extended conversations
  • May be overly cautious in creative tasks
  • Limited real-time information without tool use

Versions

Recommended

Claude 4.6Recommended

Current production version

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Supported Versions

Claude 4.5Supported

Previous stable version

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Legacy Versions

Claude 4.0Legacy

Maintained for compatibility

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Templates that use this model

TemplateArtifact TypeAgent RoleVersion
Academic EssayEssaySynthesis4.6
Research BriefBriefSynthesis
Visual EssayVisual EssayPlanning

Last reviewed: January 15, 2025