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The new Claude Opus 4.8 introduces a fast mode that is 3x cheaper and 2.5x faster, ideal for generating multiple options quickly. The article shares prompts and strategies for using this mode to overcome writer's block.
Claude Opus 4.8 now has a fast mode that is 2.5x faster and 3x cheaper, integrated on AI/ML API with free access for selected users.
Fast mode in Claude Code now defaults to Opus 4.7; users can try it with the /fast command.
Fast mode for Claude Opus 4.7 is now available in research preview, offering faster responses. It is currently opt-in but will become the default.