What is Claude?
An assistant for long-document work, writing, analysis and coding, known for handling large amounts of context.
Key features
- Long-context document analysis
- Projects for organising work
- Coding assistance
- File uploads
Best for
- Reviewing long reports and contracts
- Writing and editing
- Code explanation
Strengths
- Strong with long documents
- Clear, structured writing
Watch-outs
- Usage limits vary by plan
- Answers still need checking
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