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Deep dives into Claude API — technical breakdowns, best practices, cost optimization tips, and real-world use cases. Written by developers, for developers.

Claude Citations API in Practice: Auto-Annotated Source References That Boost RAG Accuracy by 15%
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Claude Citations API in Practice: Auto-Annotated Source References That Boost RAG Accuracy by 15%

Claude Citations enables the model to precisely cite the exact document passages used in its responses, helping reduce hallucinations and improve auditability. This article provides complete code examples for three document formats: PDF, plain text, and custom documents. It also compares Claude Citations with manually prompted citations, and explains how cited_text can help reduce costs because it is not billed.

2026.05.2010min
Anthropic Brings Claude Platform to AWS: Native API + Managed Agents + MCP — How It Differs from Bedrock
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Anthropic Brings Claude Platform to AWS: Native API + Managed Agents + MCP — How It Differs from Bedrock

In May 2026, Anthropic announced the official launch of Claude Platform on AWS. AWS customers can now use IAM credentials to directly access the native Claude API, Managed Agents, MCP connectors, and the full Claude toolchain. This article breaks down how Claude Platform on AWS differs from Amazon Bedrock, which models and regions are supported, and what the launch means for developers in practice.

2026.05.205min
Anthropic May Roundup: Opus 4.7, Mythos Preview, and Agent SDK Billing Split
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Anthropic May Roundup: Opus 4.7, Mythos Preview, and Agent SDK Billing Split

A clear breakdown of Anthropic’s major moves in April–May 2026: the official launch of Claude Opus 4.7, the limited research preview of Mythos Preview, separate billing for the Agent SDK, the rollout of Claude Platform on AWS, and what these changes mean for developers in China — including practical options for accessing the latest Claude models.

2026.05.1510min
Swap GitHub Copilot's Built-in Model for Claude Opus 4.7: A Hands-On BYOK Guide
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Swap GitHub Copilot's Built-in Model for Claude Opus 4.7: A Hands-On BYOK Guide

GitHub Copilot CLI now supports BYOK, allowing you to switch the model backend to an Anthropic-compatible endpoint. This guide walks through two complete integration paths for connecting ClaudeAPI with Copilot CLI and VS Code Chat. It covers the four core environment variables, connectivity checks, common error troubleshooting, and a quick configuration reference for developers who want to route Copilot workflows through Claude-compatible models.

2026.05.1510min
OpenClaw + ClaudeAPI.com: Complete Setup Guide (About 5 Minutes)
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OpenClaw + ClaudeAPI.com: Complete Setup Guide (About 5 Minutes)

Learn how to install OpenClaw, configure your ClaudeAPI.com API key and base URL, and connect it to platforms like Telegram and Discord—so you can build your own Claude-powered AI assistant step by step.

2026.05.135min
IntelliJ IDEA: Step-by-Step Setup with Continue and ClaudeAPI
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IntelliJ IDEA: Step-by-Step Setup with Continue and ClaudeAPI

Want to use Claude Sonnet, Opus, and other AI models directly inside IntelliJ IDEA? In this quick beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to install an IntelliJ IDEA plugin, connect it to ClaudeAPI.com, and start using Claude models in your IDE in about 5 minutes. We’ll also cover common setup errors and how to fix them.

2026.05.1310min
Claude Enters Legal AI: Anthropic’s MCP Push Is Rebuilding Professional Services Workflows
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Claude Enters Legal AI: Anthropic’s MCP Push Is Rebuilding Professional Services Workflows

Anthropic has launched 20+ MCP connectors and 12 legal-domain plugins, integrating Claude with core legal platforms such as Westlaw, DocuSign, Everlaw, and Harvey. The move signals a broader shift: Claude is evolving from a general-purpose AI assistant into foundational infrastructure for legal industry workflows.

2026.05.1310min
Code with Claude Conference Recap: Managed Agents, SpaceX Compute, and Doubled Claude Code Limits
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Code with Claude Conference Recap: Managed Agents, SpaceX Compute, and Doubled Claude Code Limits

On May 6, 2026, Anthropic hosted its Code with Claude developer event and shifted the focus from “new model hype” to production-ready AI agents. The company announced 15+ updates, including Claude Managed Agents with Dreaming, Outcomes, and multi-agent orchestration; doubled Claude Code five-hour limits; higher API rate limits; and a major compute partnership with SpaceX. This roundup breaks down the key announcements and what they mean for developers building with Claude.

2026.05.128min
Complete Guide to Connecting Dify with ClaudeAPI.com
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Complete Guide to Connecting Dify with ClaudeAPI.com

Step-by-step guide to connecting ClaudeAPI.com through Dify’s OpenAI-API-compatible plugin, supporting both the Cloud version and self-hosted version, with solutions for common errors.

2026.05.085min
Claude Code and Claude API Limits Rise Sharply: What Anthropic’s SpaceX Compute Deal Changes
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Claude Code and Claude API Limits Rise Sharply: What Anthropic’s SpaceX Compute Deal Changes

On May 6, 2026, Anthropic announced a compute partnership with SpaceX, doubling Claude Code’s five-hour usage limit, removing peak-hour throttling, and significantly increasing Claude Opus API rate limits—meaning a much smoother production API experience for developers.

2026.05.085min
AI Recursive Self-Improvement: Anthropic Co-Founder Predicts 60% Chance by 2028
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AI Recursive Self-Improvement: Anthropic Co-Founder Predicts 60% Chance by 2028

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark predicts a 60% probability that AI achieves recursive self-improvement (RSI) by the end of 2028, based on multiple capability benchmark datasets. This article takes a deep dive into the data, core logic, and potential risks behind that prediction.

2026.05.075min
OpenCode + ClaudeAPI.com: Complete Setup Guide for Developers
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OpenCode + ClaudeAPI.com: Complete Setup Guide for Developers

A complete guide to configuring ClaudeAPI.com in OpenCode, covering both the desktop GUI and JSON config file setup. Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with all supported Claude model IDs and pricing comparisons included.

2026.05.078min