Claude limits went from barely usable to basically unlimited, default to Opus 5.5 Medium
petergyang · x · 2026-09-27
- The author notes Claude's usage limits have recently shifted dramatically: from "barely usable" to "basically unlimited."
- His practical recommendation: default to Opus 5.5 Medium effort — it's plenty good for 99% of tasks, and there's no need to burn the High tier most of the time.
- He also links a video walkthrough with 5 real-world Opus 5.5 use cases.
Related event: Claude Usage Limits Quietly Loosened, Users Report Near-Unlimited Access(3 posts)→
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