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Build apps with Claude instantly on Azure
Seamlessly integrate latest Claude models into production apps and agents in Azure.
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Key Points
- 1Opus 4.8 and Haiku 4.5 available
- 2Integrated Azure auth and billing
- 3Extended thinking and prompt caching supported
Claude in Microsoft Foundry is now generally available. Azure customers can use Opus 4.8 and Haiku 4.5 with integrated Azure authentication, billing, and commitment consumption. Extended thinking and prompt caching are supported.
Key Points
Claude in Microsoft Foundry is now generally available. Azure customers get Opus 4.8 and Haiku 4.5 with authentication and billing handled within Azure.
Impact
Azure users can easily deploy Claude in production without extra steps, reducing development and operational overhead.