Summary: Claude Code launches as an AI coding agent

Why It Matters: Anthropic is moving beyond a simple chat interface into a specialized tool for software development. This new product works directly inside a developer's terminal and code editor to build and fix features automatically.

What Changed:

• Launched Claude Code, a new agentic tool for terminal and IDE environments.
• Added native integrations for VS Code, JetBrains, and Slack.
• Updated pricing plans to include Claude Code in Pro ($20/mo), Team ($25/mo), and Max ($100-$200/mo) tiers.
• Introduced a command-line interface (CLI) for direct codebase interaction.
• Shifted website focus from general AI safety research to specific developer product solutions.