Anthropic: claude-opus-4.8
claude-opus-4.8
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claude-opus-4.8 is an Anthropic large language model variant in the Claude Opus tier, which is the company’s most capable, high-end family optimized for complex reasoning and high-quality generation. Models in the Opus line are generally larger and more resource-intensive than mid-tier options, trading higher cost and latency for stronger analytical, creative, and coding performance. They are intended for demanding use cases such as advanced research assistance, complex software development, data analysis, and high-stakes writing or decision support, typically exposed via Anthropic’s API and partner platforms. The “4.8” suffix likely denotes a specific iteration or checkpoint within the Claude 4–series Opus models, tuned for improved reliability and instruction following while remaining compatible with the broader Claude API ecosystem.
Pricing
Current price per 1,000,000 tokens. Every request is billed automatically from its exact usage.
Included in plans
Statistics
Live performance and usage of this model, aggregated across all users.
Detailed statistics appear here as soon as this model starts receiving requests.
API
Call this model from any OpenAI-compatible client using your API token.
curl https://apiex.cloud/api/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NEW_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "claude-opus-4.8",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Explain quantum entanglement in one paragraph."
}
],
"temperature": 0.7
}'Authentication
Every request must include an Authorization: Bearer <TOKEN> header. Generate a token from your account's API Keys page — its access to models is set automatically from your active plans and redeemed codes, and you can set its rate limit and IP restrictions.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
model | string, required | This model's ID, exactly as shown above. |
messages | array, required | Conversation history as role/content objects (system, user, assistant). |
temperature | number, optional | Sampling randomness, typically 0–2. |
max_tokens | integer, optional | Upper limit on tokens generated in the reply. |
top_p | number, optional | Nucleus-sampling threshold, as an alternative to temperature. |
stream | boolean, ignored | Responses are always returned in full so the exact cost can be billed; streaming is not available. |
Replace YOUR_API_KEY with a token from your account, then see the full API reference for every parameter.
Frequently asked questions
What is claude-opus-4.8?
claude-opus-4.8 is an Anthropic large language model variant in the Claude Opus tier, which is the company’s most capable, high-end family optimized for complex reasoning and high-quality generation. Models in the Opus line are generally larger and more resource-intensive than mid-tier options, trading higher cost and latency for stronger analytical, creative, and coding performance. They are intended for demanding use cases such as advanced research assistance, complex software development, data analysis, and high-stakes writing or decision support, typically exposed via Anthropic’s API and partner platforms. The “4.8” suffix likely denotes a specific iteration or checkpoint within the Claude 4–series Opus models, tuned for improved reliability and instruction following while remaining compatible with the broader Claude API ecosystem.
How much does claude-opus-4.8 cost?
Input tokens are priced at $6,00 per 1,000,000 tokens and output tokens at $30,00 per 1,000,000 tokens. Pricing is billed automatically per request; no separate plan is required.
What is the context length of claude-opus-4.8?
claude-opus-4.8 supports a context window of up to 1,000,000 tokens.
Does claude-opus-4.8 support image input?
claude-opus-4.8 currently accepts text input only.
Which provider is claude-opus-4.8 from?
claude-opus-4.8 is developed by Anthropic and made available on this gateway through our routing infrastructure.
When was claude-opus-4.8 added to this gateway?
claude-opus-4.8 has been available on this gateway since September 23, 2026.
Is claude-opus-4.8 currently available?
Yes, claude-opus-4.8 is active and can be used right now through this gateway.
