FLAGSHIP
Opus 4.7
Hard reasoning, architecture, code review. Most expensive — use when quality matters.
Opus 4.7 1M
Same Opus, 1M token context. Long sessions + large codebases only. Pricey.
Long Ctx
Sonnet 4.6
Default for most coding. 80% of Opus, 5× cheaper. Workhorse.
Default
Haiku 4.5
Fast, cheap, surprisingly capable. Batch + high-volume + automation loops.
Speed
Thinking Modes
- Low — greetings, quick edits
- Medium — chat, drafts, simple code
- High ★ default for serious dev
- Extra high — hard debug, architecture
- Max — rare; expensive; "I'll wait"
5 Slash Commands You'll Use Weekly
- /usage — see your quota
- /context — how full is the window
- /compact — summarize & continue
- /clear — fresh start, same project
- /model — swap mid-session
Pro Tip
Default to Sonnet. Promote to Opus only when the task is hard enough to justify 5× the cost.
Common Mistake
Adding 50 MCP servers. Each one costs context window before the conversation starts. Keep 5-8 daily-use; install niche ones per-project.
Daily playbook
When to upgrade plan
- Open Claude Code in project root
— CLAUDE.md auto-loads
- Pick model intentionally
Sonnet default, Opus for hard work
- State the goal up-front
Claude works better with a stated goal
- Watch /context at 60%
Compact before you hit the wall
- End: update CLAUDE.md
Decisions + conventions for next session
- Free → Pro $20
When Free cap blocks your day
- Pro → Max $100
When Pro caps hit weekly
- Max $100 → Max $200
When /usage hits 80% daily
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