Claude Sonnet 4.5
Balanced Claude model for coding, analysis, agent workflows, and cost control
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4 stages over 12 months, from Claude Sonnet 4.5 in Sep 2025 to Claude Sonnet 5.5 in Sep 2026.
Balanced Claude model for coding, analysis, agent workflows, and cost control
Every generation. A new possibility.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 · Sep 20254 stages, from Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Sep 2025) to Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Sep 2026). Press Evolve to watch each step.
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v4.5 Stage 1
Balanced Claude model for coding, analysis, agent workflows, and cost control
v4.6 Stage 2
Claude workhorse for coding agents, careful analysis, and production cost control
v5 Stage 3
Everyday Claude agent model for coding, planning, browsing, and general work
v5.5 Stage 4
Fast Claude model for everyday coding, agents, and knowledge work