Claude Opus 5.5 is now available on AWS
Claude Opus 5.5, Anthropic's most capable Opus model for agentic coding, knowledge work, and long-running tasks, is now available on Amazon Bedrock and Claude Platform on AWS. This post covers what's new in Opus 5.5, practical guidance, and how to start building with the model on Amazon Bedrock.
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5.5 on Amazon Bedrock and Claude Platform in AWS. This new version is Anthropic's most capable Opus model, designed for agentic coding, knowledge work, and long-running tasks. It offers improved efficiency, lower cost per task, and enhanced communication clarity. Claude Opus 5.5 communicates its thought process, making long-running tasks easier to follow.
It also includes safety classifiers for biology, cybersecurity, and AI development. The model is well-suited for industries where consistency and depth are crucial, such as software development and knowledge work. To get started, users can access Claude Opus 5.5 through Amazon Bedrock's console, programmatically via AWS SDK, or through Claude Platform on AWS.
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