Summary:
Claude Code launches 1.0.0 general availability
Why It Matters:
The tool is no longer a research preview or beta. It is now a stable product for all developers to use in their daily work.
What Changed:
- Released version 1.0.0 for general availability.
- Removed all "beta" and "research preview" labels from the documentation and license.
- Added new AI models to support the coding agent.
- Updated the README with a new title and simplified installation instructions.
- Deprecated the npm installation method in favor of new shell scripts and package managers like Homebrew and WinGet.