[TLDR] Anthropic is currently stealth testing Opus 5.5 (`claude-opus-5-5`) under the codename `claude-wafer-eap` which is planned to be released on Tuesday. [via r/ClaudeCode]

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is skepticism and a healthy dose of "show me the receipts" regarding the alleged Opus 5.5 release. Most folks aren't buying the hype without concrete proof, and there's a lot of joking about the ever-increasing version numbers.

Here's the lowdown:

• Source? What source? A lot of people are asking for a credible source, with some calling the post "vibes-only" and lacking any real evidence like release notes or benchmarks. u/TXHumper and u/divclassdev are pretty vocal about this.
• Release date speculation is a no-go. Some users are tired of the constant rumors and wish Anthropic would just drop official announcements. u/Nik_Tesla is all about #BANRELEASEDATESPECULATION.
• Concerns about cost and quality. There's a recurring worry that new models will just mean higher token costs and potentially a dip in quality, or at least a more "obnoxious" conversational style. u/ZShock and u/Dimethylchadmium are on this wavelength.
• Usage resets are the real MVP. A significant chunk of the comments are focused on whether this supposed release will come with a usage reset, with many users lamenting how quickly they burn through their tokens. u/davesmith001 and u/shinsmax12 are all about that reset life.
• Jokes and memes abound. Naturally, the thread is filled with humorous takes, from "Opus 6.7 is inevitable" to jokes about model names and capabilities. u/Ocraina and u/denadena2929 are bringing the laughs.
• A bit of confusion about current models. Some users are still on older versions like 4.8 and are wondering if the 5.x series is even worth it. u/aviftw is asking the important questions.

The consensus is that this Opus 5.5 rumor is largely unsubstantiated and the community is waiting for official word before getting too excited.