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npx versuz@latest install github-docs --kind=claude-mdcurl -o CLAUDE.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/docs/HEAD/CLAUDE.md---
title: Anthropic Claude
shortTitle: Anthropic Claude
intro: 'Use the {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent powered by {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.anthropic-claude %}<br><a href="https://github.com/features/copilot/plans?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=purchase&ref_style=button" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline"><span>Sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 %}</a>'
versions:
feature: copilot
contentType: concepts
---
> [!NOTE] The {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent is currently in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %}.
## Introduction
The {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent uses the Claude Agent SDK and can be powered by your existing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} subscription. For information about {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %}, see the [{% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} documentation](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/overview).
## {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent
Before you can assign tasks to {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent, it must be enabled. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/manage-policies#enabling-or-disabling-third-party-agents-in-your-repositories).
To learn more about using third-party coding agents, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/agents/about-third-party-agents).
### Supported models
When starting a task with the {% data variables.product.prodname_anthropic_claude %} coding agent, you can select the AI model used by the agent. The following models are available:
* Auto
{% data reusables.copilot.anthropic-claude-agent-models %}
If you select **Auto**, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_auto_model_selection %} will select the best model based on availability and to help reduce rate limiting. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/auto-model-selection).