claude-opus-4-5-migration

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claude opus 4 5 migration

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What it does

  • Use XML tags (e.g., <codeguidelines>, <toolusage>) to organize additions
  • Match the style and structure of the existing prompt
  • Place snippets in logical locations (e.g., coding guidelines near other coding instructions)
  • If the prompt already uses XML tags, add new content within appropriate existing tags or create consistent new ones
  • CRITICAL: → remove or soften
  • You MUST... → You should...
  • ALWAYS do X → Do X

Requirements & configuration

Configuration: CRITICALALWAYSNEVERREQUIRED

Derived from the skill's own SKILL.md documentation · extracted 2026-07-23

claude opus 4 5 migration

Source

Repository: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code

claude-opus-4-5-migration FAQ

What does the claude-opus-4-5-migration skill do?

Migrate prompts and code from Claude Sonnet 4.0, Sonnet 4.5, or Opus 4.1 to Opus 4.5. Use when the user wants to update their codebase, prompts, or API calls to use Opus 4.5. Handles model string updates and prompt adjustments for known Opus 4.5 behavioral differences. Does NOT migrate Haiku 4.5. Use XML tags (e.g., <codeguidelines>, <toolusage>) to organize additions Match the style and structure of the existing prompt

What does claude-opus-4-5-migration require?

Configuration keys: CRITICAL, ALWAYS, NEVER, REQUIRED.

How do I install claude-opus-4-5-migration?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code --skill claude-opus-4-5-migration --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/anthropics/claude-code.

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