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# Claude Provider Configuration
This file contains Claude-specific instructions for Claude Octopus workflows.
## Provider Information
- **Provider**: Claude (Anthropic)
- **Emoji**: 🔵
- **Access**: Included with Claude Code subscription
- **API**: Native integration via Claude Code
## Role in Workflows
Claude serves as the **orchestrator and synthesizer** in Claude Octopus workflows:
1. **Orchestration** - Coordinates multi-provider workflows
2. **Synthesis** - Combines insights from Codex and Gemini
3. **Strategic Analysis** - Provides high-level recommendations
4. **Quality Control** - Validates outputs from other providers
5. **User Interface** - Communicates results to users
## Strengths
Claude excels at:
1. **Strategic Synthesis** - Combining multiple perspectives
2. **Nuanced Analysis** - Understanding trade-offs and context
3. **Clear Communication** - Explaining complex topics simply
4. **Code Understanding** - Deep comprehension of codebases
5. **Ethical Considerations** - Security, privacy, safety analysis
## When to Use Claude
Claude is used in ALL workflow phases:
- **Discover**: Synthesize research from Codex + Gemini
- **Define**: Build consensus and clarify requirements
- **Develop**: Strategic implementation guidance
- **Deliver**: Final validation and quality certification
## Integration with Other Providers
Claude works alongside:
- **🔴 Codex**: Technical implementation details
- **🟡 Gemini**: Ecosystem and alternatives research
Claude's role is to:
- Coordinate provider invocations
- Aggregate and synthesize results
- Provide strategic recommendations
- Ensure quality and consistency
## No Additional Cost
- Claude usage is included with Claude Code
- No external API keys required
- No per-query costs
- Unlimited usage within Claude Code limits
+ ## Model Selection: Opus 4.6 vs Sonnet 4.5
+
+ Claude Octopus supports two Claude model tiers via the `claude` and `claude-opus` agent types:
+
+ - **Claude Sonnet 4.5** (`claude`, `claude-sonnet`) - Default for most tasks. Balanced performance and cost.
+ - **Claude Opus 4.6** (`claude-opus`) - Premium tier for strategic synthesis, complex architecture decisions, and research aggregation. Pricing: $5/$25 per MTok input/output.
+
+ ### When to Route to Opus 4.6
+
+ Use `claude-opus` for:
+ - Strategic synthesis across multiple provider outputs
+ - Complex architectural decision-making
+ - Research synthesis requiring deep reasoning
+ - Premium quality gates and validation
+
+ Use `claude` (Sonnet 4.5) for:
+ - Standard orchestration and coordination
+ - Routine synthesis and aggregation
+ - Cost-sensitive workflows
+
+ ### Agent Teams (v2.1.32+)
+
+ When Claude Code v2.1.32+ is detected, Agent Teams support is available. This enables peer-to-peer agent messaging for coordinated multi-agent workflows. Detection is automatic via `SUPPORTS_AGENT_TEAMS` flag in orchestrate.sh.
+
## Native Features
Claude has access to:
- File system operations (Read, Write, Edit)
- Command execution (Bash)
- Task management (TaskCreate, TaskUpdate)
- Web search and fetch
- MCP tools and resources
- Background agents