Anthropic (Claude)
Configure MyDeskBot to use Anthropic's Claude models.
Overview
Claude by Anthropic is known for its safety, helpfulness, and high-quality outputs.
Supported Models
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet - Most capable, excellent for coding
- Claude 3 Opus - High intelligence, complex tasks
- Claude 3 Haiku - Fast, cost-effective
Get API Key
- Visit console.anthropic.com
- Sign up or log in
- Go to API Keys section
- Create a new API key
- Copy the key
Configuration Options
Model Selection
| Model | Best For | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Coding, general tasks | Medium | Fast |
| Claude 3 Opus | Complex reasoning | High | Medium |
| Claude 3 Haiku | Quick responses, low cost | Low | Very Fast |
Parameters
- Temperature (0-1) - Controls randomness
- Max Tokens - Maximum response length
- Top K - Limits token choices
- Top P - Nucleus sampling
Pricing
Check Anthropic Pricing for current rates.
Rate Limits
Claude has rate limits based on your plan:
- Free Tier - Limited usage
- Paid Tier - Higher limits
- Enterprise - Custom limits
Monitor usage at console.anthropic.com.
Why Choose Claude?
- Safety First - Designed with safety in mind
- Large Context - Up to 200K tokens context window
- Excellent Coding - Particularly strong for programming
- Helpful Responses - Known for being conversational and helpful
Troubleshooting
Invalid API Key
- Verify your API key is correct
- Check your account status
- Ensure you have credits
Context Too Long
- Reduce input length
- Use Haiku for shorter contexts
- Split into multiple requests