Claude Opus 4.8 feels too wordy for some real work
Claude’s Opus 4.8 can feel so long-winded and hard to follow that the answer itself becomes difficult to use. The main problem is not that it gives no answer, but that it may produce too much text when a clearer, shorter response would be more useful.
Possible include tightening the prompt, avoiding Opus 4.8 for some tasks, or saving it for deeper work such as complex calculations and problem solving. For practical use, instructions may need to state the desired length and format very clearly.
Key points
- Opus 4.8 may give answers that feel too long and hard to process.
- Shorter, stricter prompts may help control the output.
- Some people may prefer using it only for tasks.
- Verbose answers can add reading and cleanup time to real work.