Overview
Anthropic’s Claude models are known for their safety, nuance, and strong performance on complex tasks. Claude excels at detailed analysis, creative writing, and maintaining helpful, harmless, and honest conversations.Available Models
Claude Opus 4.1
5 credits • Most powerful Claude model
- 200K context window
- Exceptional reasoning and creativity
- Speed: Medium • Cost: High
- Best for: Complex analysis, creative content
Claude Haiku 4.5
4 credits • Fast and efficient
- 200K context window
- Good reasoning with fast responses
- Speed: Fast • Cost: Low
- Best for: Quick responses, high-volume tasks
Claude Sonnet 4.5
3 credits • Balanced performance
- 200K context window
- Excellent reasoning and speed balance
- Speed: Medium • Cost: Medium
- Best for: Production applications
Claude 3 Opus Extended Thinking
6 credits • Deep reasoning model
- 200K context window
- Extended thinking capabilities
- Speed: Slow • Cost: High
- Reasoning model for analytical tasks
Setup
Using BoostGPT-Hosted API Keys
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Select Claude Model
In your BoostGPT dashboard, select any Claude model when creating or configuring your bot. No Anthropic API key needed!
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Choose Your Model
Select based on your needs:
- Claude Sonnet 4.5: Best for most production use cases
- Claude Opus 4.1: When you need maximum intelligence
- Claude Haiku 4.5: Fast responses for high-volume apps
- Claude 3 Opus Extended: Deep reasoning and analysis
Using Your Own Anthropic API Key
- Dashboard Setup
- Core SDK
- Router SDK
1
Navigate to Integrations
Go to app.boostgpt.co and select Integrations
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Select Anthropic
Find and click on the Anthropic provider
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Add API Key
Enter your Anthropic API key and select which agents will use this key
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Save Configuration
Click save to apply your custom API key
Reasoning Modes
Configure how your Claude agent thinks and responds:Auto Mode (Recommended)
Auto Mode (Recommended)
1-10x credits • Automatically selects the best reasoning approach based on your question’s complexity.Configure reasoning mode in the dashboard when creating/editing your agent, or via API when creating custom bots.Best for: Most use cases, intelligent cost optimization
Quick Mode (Standard)
Quick Mode (Standard)
1x credits • Straightforward answers without additional analysis. Most efficient option.Best for: Simple queries, FAQs, high-volume applications
Research & Tools Mode (Interactive)
Research & Tools Mode (Interactive)
Up to 10x credits • Uses tools to gather information, perform calculations, or execute tasks. Most powerful option.Best for: Complex queries requiring external data or tools
Step-by-Step Mode (Stepwise)
Step-by-Step Mode (Stepwise)
Up to 2x credits • Breaks problems into smaller steps with sources for each part, improving transparency.Best for: Educational content, troubleshooting, explanations
Deep Thinking Mode (React)
Deep Thinking Mode (React)
Up to 5x credits • Cycles through thinking and reflecting to refine answers progressively.Best for: Complex analysis, strategic planning, research
Model Selection Guide
When to Use Each Model
Claude Sonnet 4.5 - Production Workhorse
Claude Sonnet 4.5 - Production Workhorse
Best for:
- Customer support and chatbots
- Content generation and editing
- General-purpose applications
- Balanced cost and performance
Claude Opus 4.1 - Maximum Intelligence
Claude Opus 4.1 - Maximum Intelligence
Best for:
- Complex analysis and research
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Detailed explanations
- High-stakes interactions
Claude Haiku 4.5 - Speed & Volume
Claude Haiku 4.5 - Speed & Volume
Best for:
- Quick responses
- Simple queries
- High-volume applications
- Cost-sensitive deployments
Claude 3 Opus Extended - Deep Analysis
Claude 3 Opus Extended - Deep Analysis
Best for:
- Scientific and technical analysis
- Multi-step reasoning tasks
- Strategic planning
- Complex problem-solving
Troubleshooting
High costs with reasoning modes
High costs with reasoning modes
Cause: Research & Tools (10x) and Deep Thinking (5x) modes multiply credit costsSolutions:
- Use Quick mode (standard) for simple queries
- Use Auto mode to let Claude optimize automatically
- Reserve deep modes for complex tasks only
- Monitor credit usage in dashboard
Slow responses
Slow responses
Cause: Deep Thinking mode or Extended Thinking models are slowerSolutions:
- Use Claude Haiku 4.5 for faster responses
- Use Quick mode (standard reasoning)
- Add “thinking…” indicators for user feedback
- Reserve slow modes for async tasks
Context length errors
Context length errors
Rare: Claude’s 200K context handles most use casesSolutions:
- Implement message history pruning
- Summarize older messages
- Use streaming for very long outputs