SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures ​
Step-by-step procedures distilled from the Anthropic documentation. Each SOP includes copy-paste code blocks and a verification checklist.
Updated: 2026-05-26
Available SOPs ​
| SOP | Description |
|---|---|
| Get Started | Set up your Anthropic API key and make your first call |
| Tool Use | Define and implement tool use with the Messages API |
| Messages API | Build with the Messages API: streaming, multi-turn, vision |
| Prompt Caching | Configure and verify prompt caching for cost reduction |
| Structured Outputs | Enforce JSON schema output from Claude |
| Agent Skills | Create and deploy reusable skills for agents |
| MCP Tunnels | Set up Model Context Protocol tunnels for tool servers |
How to Use These SOPs ​
Each SOP follows this structure:
- Purpose - What this SOP achieves
- Prerequisites - What you need before starting
- Steps - Numbered, copy-pasteable commands and code
- Verification - Checklist to confirm success
- See Also - Related documentation pages
All SOPs target Claude Opus 4.7 and API version 2023-06-01