When to Use Fable 5.2 vs Opus 5.5 in Claude Code (Full Tutorial)
How I use the two best models in the world on 5 real projects: a chief of staff, an advisor, automating a workflow, building a mobile app, and caring for my mom
The article compares Anthropic’s Fable 5.2 and Opus 5.5 models, detailing their strengths and optimal use cases. Opus is recommended as a daily driver for tasks like email management and workflow automation, while Fable is suggested for more complex work such as strategic business advice and coding. Tips are provided for effectively prompting Fable, emphasizing giving it complete projects rather than single steps.
- Fable 5.2 is presented as superior to Opus 5.5 for most tasks, including coding and long-running agents.
- Opus 5.5 is still an excellent model and recommended as a daily driver.
- Fable 5.2 is more expensive per token than Opus 5.5.
- Recommended usage: Opus for daily tasks, Fable for the hardest work.
- Tips for using Fable include asking it to identify flaws in an idea, using it on medium effort, clarifying approval needs, and providing full projects.
- Personal use cases: Opus for inbox/calendar management, workflow automation, and personal apps; Fable for business strategy, assisting a loved one, and auditing AI skills.
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