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Claude Opus 5.5 fast mode is generally available
Opus 5.5 fast mode no longer requires preview access or a beta header; fast mode for Opus 5 and 4.8 remains preview.
A quick glossary
Models generate and reason. Agents use tools to work on tasks. A harness manages an agent’s environment. MCP connects tools and data. Skills are reusable task guidance.
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