Summary:
Claude Code launches as an AI coding agent
Why It Matters:
Anthropic is moving beyond a simple chat interface to a specialized tool for software development. This new product works directly inside a developer's code files and terminal to write and fix code automatically.
What Changed:
- Added Claude Code, a new tool that works in the terminal, IDEs (VS Code and JetBrains), and Slack.
- Introduced new pricing tiers for Claude Code, including access through Pro, Max, and Team plans.
- Updated the website navigation to focus on "Solutions" like AI agents and coding.
- Added a web-based research preview for delegating coding tasks from a browser.
- Included technical examples showing the product fixing GitHub issues and refactoring code.