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Particle-1 Now Available in OpenClaw, With Claimed 45% Reduction in Output Tokens Versus DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

November 3, 2026 at 10:18 EST

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OpenClaw has made Particle-1 available within its platform, with the model's developer, Particle API, reporting that it generates roughly 45% fewer output tokens than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash while delivering comparable benchmark accuracy.

v2026.10.10 · OpenClaw platform

Particle-1 joins OpenClaw with a claim of 45% fewer output tokens

The model's developer, Particle API, reports comparable benchmark accuracy to DeepSeek V4.1 Flash while producing substantially shorter responses. Users need OpenClaw v2026.10.10 to access it.

45%

Fewer output tokens than DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, as reported by the developer

v2026.10.10

Minimum OpenClaw version required to use Particle-1

Zero

Data retention for standard inference: inputs and outputs are not stored after processing

Output length, drawn to scale

Relative output tokens for comparable tasks. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash = 20 blocks; Particle-1 at 45% fewer = 11 blocks.

100%

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

55%

Particle-1

Shorter outputs reduce generation length, but cost and speed depend on pricing and workload.

How to start using Particle-1

STEP 1

Update OpenClaw to v2026.10.10

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STEP 2

Select Particle-1 inside the OpenClaw environment

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