Claude Sonnet 5 is the production balance in the Claude 5 family: capable coding and tool work without paying for the heaviest route on every turn.
production coding, tool use, and structured knowledge work with balanced cost
Context window
1,048,576
Maximum output
131,072
Streaming
Supported
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Claude Sonnet 5
Claude Sonnet 5
What this model is built to do
Claude Sonnet 5 is the production balance in the Claude 5 family: capable coding and tool work without paying for the heaviest route on every turn.
What Claude Sonnet 5 can handle
Text
Vision
Reasoning
Tool calling
Coding
Streaming
Three jobs to try first
When to choose Claude Sonnet 5
1
Repository-scale code review
Trace behavior across files, identify failure paths, and propose a scoped patch plan.
Prompt starter
Review the attached code for [goal]. Trace the request end to end, list findings by severity with file evidence, then propose the smallest safe patch and focused tests.
2
Structured professional draft
Create a usable brief, proposal, specification, or report with explicit sections and criteria.
Prompt starter
Draft a [deliverable] for [audience]. Use this source material: [context]. Required sections: [sections]. Keep claims evidence-based and end with decisions and next actions.
3
Architecture decision
Turn requirements and constraints into options, trade-offs, and a decision record.
Prompt starter
Act as a staff architect. Compare three approaches for [system]. Use these constraints: [constraints]. Return a decision table, risks, migration steps, and a final recommendation.
Current PixMind route
This PixMind route accepts text and images. Video, audio, or PDF availability is shown separately and should not be inferred from the model family.
Model ID
claude-sonnet-5
Endpoint
/v1/chat/completions
PixMind inputs
Text · Vision
Adaptive thinking; effort low to max
Current token pricing
Input
1,528.8
points per 1M tokens
Output
7,644
points per 1M tokens
Choose this model or switch?
Compare the current route with nearby models before spending tokens on a long conversation.
How do I use Claude Sonnet 5 for “Repository-scale code review”?
Trace behavior across files, identify failure paths, and propose a scoped patch plan. Start with this template: Review the attached code for [goal]. Trace the request end to end, list findings by severity with file evidence, then propose the smallest safe patch and focused tests.
How do I use Claude Sonnet 5 for “Structured professional draft”?
Create a usable brief, proposal, specification, or report with explicit sections and criteria. Start with this template: Draft a [deliverable] for [audience]. Use this source material: [context]. Required sections: [sections]. Keep claims evidence-based and end with decisions and next actions.
How do I use Claude Sonnet 5 for “Architecture decision”?
Turn requirements and constraints into options, trade-offs, and a decision record. Start with this template: Act as a staff architect. Compare three approaches for [system]. Use these constraints: [constraints]. Return a decision table, risks, migration steps, and a final recommendation.
What inputs does Claude Sonnet 5 currently support in PixMind?
This PixMind route accepts text and images. Video, audio, or PDF availability is shown separately and should not be inferred from the model family. The current catalog flags: text, vision.
How should I prompt Claude Sonnet 5?
State the outcome and constraints directly. For long work, define checkpoints and the expected deliverable instead of repeatedly asking the model to be thorough.
How is Claude Sonnet 5 usage priced?
Current directory pricing is 1528.8 input points and 7644 output points per 1 million tokens.
When should I choose another model over Claude Sonnet 5?
Claude Sonnet 5 is positioned for production coding, tool use, and structured knowledge work with balanced cost. Check the comparison table when lower cost, different input support, or a heavier reasoning tier matters more.
What should I do if a Claude Sonnet 5 response stops?
A network interruption, insufficient balance, or temporary model availability can stop a reply. Before resending, check whether token usage and points were already settled.
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