Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5: A Coding Powerhouse
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest large language model, showcasing impressive performance in coding benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified and OSWorld. The model is designed for coding and agentic tasks, demonstrating remarkable focus and new features.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 can maintain concentration for over 30 hours on intricate, multi-step tasks. Anthropic has also launched a 5-day research preview, highlighting the model's software generation capabilities. Additionally, the company has released the Claude Agent SDK, allowing developers to create their own agents.
Claude Code has received a facelift, now including checkpoints, a revamped terminal, and a native Visual Studio Code extension. Meanwhile, the Claude for Chrome extension is rolling out to Max subscribers on the waitlist. In another update, Claude apps now support code execution and file creation within conversations. Furthermore, the Claude API introduces context editing and memory tools for longer-running agents.
Anthropic's latest offerings, including Claude Sonnet 4.5 and the Claude Agent SDK, promise enhanced coding and agentic capabilities. With improved features and tools, the company continues to advance its AI models, catering to both developers and users alike.
