How to use Claude Opus 4.8 in : setup, config and when it's worth it
Claude Opus 4.8 landed in 2026.5.28. Here's how to wire it up as your default or per-task model, what changed, and when to pay for Opus over a cheaper model.
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Claude Opus 4.8 landed in 2026.5.28. Here's how to wire it up as your default or per-task model, what changed, and when to pay for Opus over a cheaper model.
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