Summary:
Claude Code launches as an AI coding agent
Why It Matters:
Anthropic is moving beyond a simple chat interface. They now have a tool that lives inside a developer's terminal and code editor to write and fix code automatically.
What Changed:
- Added a new product called Claude Code that works as a terminal-based coding agent.
- Launched official extensions for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
- Integrated Claude Code into existing Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscription plans.
- Added a "Skills" section to the product navigation.
- Updated the website to show how the tool can triage GitHub issues and refactor code.
- Provided a command-line installation script for Mac, Linux, and Windows.