February 27, 2026 ongoing Get alerts for github.com

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.
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