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Claude 4.6
Detailed documentation for the Claude 4.6 model, including specifications, pricing, and usage examples.
Claude 4.6
Overview
Claude 4.6 is a state-of-the-art text model designed for high-performance applications. It offers superior quality and efficiency for a wide range of use cases, from creative content generation to complex data processing tasks.
Primary Use Cases
- Content Creation: Generate high-quality text content at scale.
- Automation: Streamline workflows by integrating Claude 4.6 into your pipeline.
- Interactive Applications: Power real-time user experiences with low-latency responses.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical parameters for Claude 4.6.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Format | Text (UTF-8) |
| Output Format | Text (UTF-8) |
| Max Context Window | 128k tokens |
| Max Output Tokens | 4096 tokens |
| Average Latency | ~200ms per token |
| Supported Languages | 50+ languages |
Capabilities and Limitations
| Feature | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| High Fidelity | ✅ Supported | Produces detailed and accurate outputs. |
| Streaming | ✅ Supported | Supports real-time streaming of responses. |
| Batch Processing | ✅ Supported | Handle multiple requests simultaneously. |
| Fine-tuning | ❌ Not Supported | Custom fine-tuning is not currently available. |
| Complex Logic | ⚠️ Limited | May struggle with highly ambiguous or contradictory instructions. |
Known Limitations
- Context Length: Performance may degrade as the input approaches the maximum token/context limit.
- Edge Cases: Extremely niche topics may result in generic outputs.
Pricing and Rate Limiting
Pricing Model
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Per 1k Input Tokens/Pixels | $0.001 |
| Per 1k Output Tokens/Pixels | $0.002 |
| Per Second (Audio/Video) | $0.005 |
Quotas and Limits
- Daily Limit: $100.00 (Hard limit)
- Rate Limit: 60 requests per minute (RPM)
- Overage Policy: Requests exceeding the limit will be rejected with a 429 status code.
Changelog
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | 2025-01-15 | Initial public release. |
| v0.9.0 | 2024-12-01 | Beta release with core features. |
Troubleshooting
Common issues reported by users and how to resolve them.
| Issue | Root Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 401 Unauthorized | Invalid or missing API key. | Check your API key in the dashboard and ensure it's included in the header. |
| 429 Too Many Requests | Exceeded rate limits. | Implement exponential backoff or request a quota increase. |
| 500 Internal Server Error | Temporary service disruption. | Retry the request after a few seconds. Check status page. |
| Invalid Output Format | Incorrect parameters. | Verify that your request body matches the required schema. |
| High Latency | Network congestion or complex input. | Optimize input size or use a region closer to your server. |
| Timeout | Request took too long. | Increase client timeout settings. |
| Blurry Image/Video | Low resolution setting. | Set quality parameter to high. |
| Cut-off Response | Max tokens limit reached. | Increase max_tokens or duration parameter. |
| Model Not Found | Typo in model ID. | Verify the model slug is correct: claude-4-6. |
| Billing Error | Insufficient credits. | Top up your account balance. |