Claude Opus 4.6 has been released, offering significant improvements over its predecessors. This model boasts enhanced planning capabilities, a longer ability to sustain complex tasks, and improved accuracy when working with extensive codebases. Notably, it introduces a 1 million token context in beta, enabling it to handle larger sets of information more effectively. In terms of performance, Opus 4.6 excels in areas like coding, reasoning across disciplines, and knowledge work. The update also brings new features to existing Claude tools. In Excel, for instance, it can manage long-running tasks and support advanced functionalities like conditional formatting. Users can now execute multi-step changes in a single pass. Other enhancements include interactive features across platforms like Slack, Figma, and Asana, allowing users to draft messages, visualize ideas, and create timelines seamlessly. Another noteworthy introduction is Cowork, which enables non-technical users to leverage Claude Code for everyday tasks. This feature allows users to grant Claude access to local folders for editing and file creation. With Cowork, users can convert screenshots into spreadsheets or compile notes into coherent drafts, with Claude guiding the process and asking for confirmation before making significant changes. Lastly, Claude in Chrome is now available for all paid plans, integrating with Claude Code to test and validate code directly in the browser. This extension operates in a side panel, maintaining user access to their existing logins and bookmarks while enhancing productivity.