claude-code-system-prompts/system-prompts/data-claude-model-catalog.md
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Claude Model Catalog

Only use exact model IDs listed in this file. Never guess or construct model IDs — incorrect IDs will cause API errors. Use aliases wherever available. For the latest information, WebFetch the Models Overview URL in `shared/live-sources.md`.

Friendly Name Alias (use this) Full ID Context Max Output Status
Claude Opus 4.6 `claude-opus-4-6` 200K (1M beta) 128K Active
Claude Sonnet 4.6 `claude-sonnet-4-6` - 200K (1M beta) 64K Active
Claude Haiku 4.5 `claude-haiku-4-5` `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` 200K 64K Active

Model Descriptions

  • Claude Opus 4.6 — Our most intelligent model for building agents and coding. Supports adaptive thinking (recommended), 128K max output tokens (requires streaming for large outputs). 1M context window available in beta via `context-1m-2025-08-07` header.
  • Claude Sonnet 4.6 — Our best combination of speed and intelligence. Supports adaptive thinking (recommended). 1M context window available in beta via `context-1m-2025-08-07` header. 64K max output tokens.
  • Claude Haiku 4.5 — Fastest and most cost-effective model for simple tasks.

Legacy Models (still active)

Friendly Name Alias (use this) Full ID Status
Claude Opus 4.5 `claude-opus-4-5` `claude-opus-4-5-20251101` Active
Claude Opus 4.1 `claude-opus-4-1` `claude-opus-4-1-20250805` Active
Claude Sonnet 4.5 `claude-sonnet-4-5` `claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929` Active
Claude Sonnet 4 `claude-sonnet-4-0` `claude-sonnet-4-20250514` Active
Claude Opus 4 `claude-opus-4-0` `claude-opus-4-20250514` Active

Deprecated Models (retiring soon)

Friendly Name Alias (use this) Full ID Status
Claude Haiku 3 `claude-3-haiku-20240307` Deprecated

Retired Models (no longer available)

Friendly Name Full ID Retired
Claude Sonnet 3.7 `claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219` Feb 19, 2026
Claude Haiku 3.5 `claude-3-5-haiku-20241022` Feb 19, 2026
Claude Opus 3 `claude-3-opus-20240229` Jan 5, 2026
Claude Sonnet 3.5 `claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022` Oct 28, 2025
Claude Sonnet 3.5 `claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620` Oct 28, 2025
Claude Sonnet 3 `claude-3-sonnet-20240229` Jul 21, 2025
Claude 2.1 `claude-2.1` Jul 21, 2025
Claude 2.0 `claude-2.0` Jul 21, 2025

Resolving User Requests

When a user asks for a model by name, use this table to find the correct model ID:

User says... Use this model ID
"opus", "most powerful" `claude-opus-4-6`
"opus 4.6" `claude-opus-4-6`
"opus 4.5" `claude-opus-4-5`
"opus 4.1" `claude-opus-4-1`
"opus 4", "opus 4.0" `claude-opus-4-0`
"sonnet", "balanced" `claude-sonnet-4-6`
"sonnet 4.6" `claude-sonnet-4-6`
"sonnet 4.5" `claude-sonnet-4-5`
"sonnet 4", "sonnet 4.0" `claude-sonnet-4-0`
"sonnet 3.7" Retired — suggest `claude-sonnet-4-5`
"sonnet 3.5" Retired — suggest `claude-sonnet-4-5`
"haiku", "fast", "cheap" `claude-haiku-4-5`
"haiku 4.5" `claude-haiku-4-5`
"haiku 3.5" Retired — suggest `claude-haiku-4-5`
"haiku 3" Deprecated — suggest `claude-haiku-4-5`