Summary: Claude Code launches 1.0.0 for general availability

Why It Matters: Anthropic has moved its terminal-based AI coding tool out of research preview and into a stable, public release. This signals a direct move to compete with other AI coding assistants by offering a tool that lives directly in the developer's command line and understands their entire codebase.

What Changed:

• Released version 1.0.0 of Claude Code for general availability.
• Removed "beta" and "research preview" language from the documentation and license.
• Added new installation methods including Homebrew for Mac/Linux and WinGet for Windows.
• Deprecated the previous npm installation method.
• Introduced a plugin system to extend the tool's functionality with custom commands.
• Updated the repository to include a community Discord link and clearer data usage policies.