A silent revolution is unfolding in the programming world. Cursor's newly launched Claude Max model, with its astonishing performance and groundbreaking capabilities, is redefining the boundaries of AI-assisted programming. This supermodel, powered by the Claude 3.7 brain, is not only incredibly intelligent but also challenges traditional AI programming tools with a series of revolutionary breakthroughs.
Claude Max's most striking breakthrough lies in its remarkable context processing ability; it can handle up to 200,000 words at once. This means developers can, for the first time, input an entire project codebase into the system without tedious segmentation. Even more impressive is the model's achievement of "the larger the context, the better the performance," completely overturning the traditional AI model's performance degradation when faced with large amounts of information.
In terms of tool calls, Claude Max also excels, capable of executing up to 200 tool calls simultaneously, resulting in a breathtaking efficiency boost. This allows it to seamlessly edit, analyze, and optimize entire codebases, eliminating the efficiency bottleneck of traditional AI's "slow and steady" approach. Combined with its powerful code understanding capabilities, Claude Max can delve deeper into complex code structures, accomplishing more precise tasks with fewer actions and avoiding unnecessary resource waste.
However, this powerful performance comes with a hefty price tag. Claude Max uses a pay-as-you-go model, charging $0.05 for each request and each tool call. This means that if a user inadvertently uses all 200 tool calls, a single operation could cost up to $10. This pricing strategy clearly indicates that Claude Max is not intended for everyday use by the average user, but rather a professional tool designed for a specific group.
In fact, Cursor explicitly states that Claude Max is best suited for developers needing to complete extremely large and complex projects in one go, advanced users facing high-difficulty, fine-grained code editing, and those who want to experience the most advanced AI capabilities and have a generous budget. For over 90% of everyday coding tasks, Cursor's standard model is sufficient, eliminating the need for extra investment.
It's worth noting that Claude Max is not included in Cursor's basic Pro package; users must separately enable the "pay-as-you-go mode" to use this powerful tool. This design ensures a good user experience for ordinary users while providing a selectable option for professional users seeking ultimate productivity.
The emergence of Claude Max marks the official entry of AI-assisted programming tools into the era of fine-grained stratification. It is not only a demonstration of technical prowess but also a precise positioning in the professional programming market. In this era of intelligence and creativity, true technological breakthroughs often come with increased usage barriers, and Claude Max is undoubtedly the best example of this trend.
