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OpenAI
GPT-5.6

GPT-5.6 Terra

GPT-5.6 Terra targets more complex text and reasoning work, but the maximum output usage required for reliable preauthorization is not yet locked. For now, this page provides verified information and alternative paths only.

Online use is currently unavailable

This page is for reviewing the model's capabilities, use cases, and public references. The model does not appear in the home workbench, and you cannot submit generation tasks with it.

Current status
Blocked by preauthorization
Series position
Advanced GPT-5.6 tier
Generation access
Unavailable
Reasoning levels from low through xhigh are confirmed.
Search and function tools cannot be enabled together.
Generation is unavailable: no requests and no credit charges.
30-second overview
GPT-5.6
Currently unavailable
What it does best
An advanced GPT-5.6 candidate between the lightweight Luna and flagship Sol tiers.
Best for
Future evaluation of complex analysis, trade-off decisions, long-form planning, and editorial review.
Popular searches
Can I use GPT-5.6 Terra?What is GPT-5.6 Terra best for?How much does GPT-5.6 Terra cost?

At a glance

What is this model like?

A detail page does not mean the model is available. Terra stays out of the selector, and neither standard nor streaming messages can be submitted or charged. It is unavailable rather than discontinued.

What it does best
An advanced GPT-5.6 candidate between the lightweight Luna and flagship Sol tiers.
Best for
Future evaluation of complex analysis, trade-off decisions, long-form planning, and editorial review.
Why use it on Kyeo AI
Kyeo AI uses a dedicated detail page to document the boundary without enabling requests against an amount that cannot cover the worst case.

Key facts

Quickly assess whether this model fits your use case.

Vendor
OpenAI
Family
GPT-5.6
Reasoning levels
low through xhigh
Tool boundary
Search or functions, not both
Missing requirement
Maximum output-usage bound

Also known as

The same model may appear under different names across documentation and community discussions; this list keeps them easy to search and compare.

GPT 5.6 Terra
GPT-5.6 Terra Chat

Common questions

These practical questions focus on the task, input conditions, and result requirements you should confirm before choosing.

Can I use GPT-5.6 Terra?
What is GPT-5.6 Terra best for?
How much does GPT-5.6 Terra cost?
How is GPT-5.6 Terra different from Claude Sonnet 5?

Selection guide

Use these decision points when choosing a model.

1
If complex analysis cannot wait

Compare currently available models such as Claude Sonnet 5 and Claude Opus 4.7.

2
If you are tracking Terra

Use this page for status updates rather than inferring context or output limits from the series name.

3
If you are preparing an evaluation

Save one clearly scored sample each for option analysis, editing, and decision memos.

Popular comparisons

Compare common alternatives on the same task to clarify differences in inputs, controls, and cost.

How are Terra and Luna positioned differently?
What available models can replace GPT-5.6 Terra?

Model comparison

Compare the current model with alternatives at a glance.

Practical usage insights

Practical guidance based on public sources, current on-site limits, and representative tasks.

Advanced positioning increases preauthorization risk

Complex tasks can produce longer output, so an average cannot replace a worst-case bound when the limit is unknown.

A higher tier is not a quality guarantee

Choose from real prompts based on accuracy, stability, latency, and cost.

Capabilities

Structured conversation input

The contract supports multi-turn role-based messages.

Tiered reasoning

Four reasoning-effort levels are available in the contract.

Tool use

Web search or function tools are confirmed, but they cannot be combined.

Use cases

Option analysis

Break down constraints and compare several decision paths.

Professional long-form writing

Plan reports, proposals, and review notes.

Complex research questions

Organize evidence, assumptions, and conclusions that still need verification.

Prompt tips

Rank your constraints

Separate must-haves, negotiable conditions, and unknowns.

Request evidence layers

Ask for facts, inferences, and recommendations in separate sections.

Control task scope

Once access opens, compare small samples before expanding to important work.

Why choose it

Its complex-task position is clear.
Its reasoning and tool contract is confirmed.
The status page provides practical alternatives.

What to know first

Generation is currently unavailable on this site.
There is no provable maximum output usage.
Image attachments are not available.

Currently unavailable

This page is for reviewing the model's capabilities, use cases, and public references. The model does not appear in the home workbench, and you cannot submit generation tasks with it. An advanced GPT-5.6 candidate between the lightweight Luna and flagship Sol tiers.

No additional settings are available on this page.

FAQ

Related models

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Claude Opus 4.8

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Claude Sonnet 5

Claude Sonnet 5 is the more balanced Claude candidate in this batch for research, code explanation, and structured writing. Its maximum output on this site is 4,096 tokens.

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Claude Opus 5

Claude Opus 5 is a flagship candidate for high-complexity text work. Kyeo AI limits each message to 20,000 characters, includes the 40 most recent submitted messages, and caps output at 4,096 tokens.

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Sources

Content is based on model documentation, feature references, and the settings available on Kyeo AI.

Source note

GPT-5.6 Terra's conversation, reasoning, tool, and token-rate contract is confirmed. Because there is no provable maximum output-usage bound, this site keeps runtime access disabled.

Last updated: 2026-08-11
Current GPT-5.6 Terra site specifications
Platform

Records verified capabilities, rates, and the unmet preauthorization requirement.