OpenAI has introduced the Codex app, a macOS‑only desktop tool that lets software developers orchestrate multiple AI coding agents. The app supports parallel workflows, background tasks, and reusable automations, allowing developers to run code generation, reviews, and scheduled jobs without leaving their local environment. Early users note the ability to manage separate worktrees and threads, reducing the need to switch between terminals, IDEs, and cloud consoles. While the launch is limited to macOS, the feature set signals a shift toward AI agents acting as collaborative teammates in the software development process. Read more →

Cursor, the AI coding assistant, announced it has acquired Graphite, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to review and debug code. While the deal terms were not disclosed, reports indicate Cursor paid well above Graphite's last $290 million valuation. The acquisition adds Graphite's "stacked pull request" technology to Cursor's Bugbot product, aiming to streamline the transition from AI‑generated code to production. The move reflects a broader trend of AI tools targeting the code‑review market, with competitors like CodeRabbit and Greptile also raising sizable funding. Shared investors such as Accel and Andreessen Horowitz link the two companies, and the deal follows Cursor’s recent spree of acquisitions, including Growth by Design and talent from Koala. Read more →

At Fortune’s AI Brainstorm conference, Cursor co‑founder and CEO Michael Truell said the company has no near‑term IPO plans and is instead concentrating on expanding its product suite. He highlighted the rollout of home‑grown large language models, a shift to a usage‑based pricing model that passes API fees directly to customers, and new cost‑management tools for enterprises. Truell also outlined future priorities, including more complex agentic functions such as automated bug fixing and a deeper focus on serving whole development teams. He positioned these moves as a way to stay competitive amid growing AI coding‑assistant rivals. Read more →

Anthropic has launched a new feature that lets Slack users invoke Claude Code directly from their chats. By tagging Claude on a coding‑related message, the system automatically detects the task, pulls context from the thread, and routes the request to Claude Code, which can interact with authenticated code repositories. The functionality is available as a research preview within the existing Claude app for Slack, requiring no additional downloads. The rollout follows Anthropic’s recent release of the Claude Opus 4.5 model, which the company touts as a strong performer in coding tasks compared with competing AI systems. Read more →

Anthropic has introduced a web version of its Claude Code AI coding assistant, featuring a new sandbox that limits file system and network permissions to specific folders and servers. The network isolation works through a Unix domain socket linked to an external proxy that enforces domain restrictions and asks users for confirmation on new requests. Users can customize proxy rules, allowing the agent to fetch npm packages from approved sources without unrestricted internet access. While the changes reduce approval steps and improve security against prompt injection, Anthropic notes that developers must still prioritize code review to catch potential mistakes. Read more →

Anthropic has introduced a web‑based version of its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, extending the tool beyond its terminal interface. The new web app is rolling out to subscribers of Anthropic’s Pro and Max plans, letting users access Claude Code via the Claude website or iOS app. The move aims to let developers spin up AI coding agents wherever they work, positioning Anthropic against rivals such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Google and OpenAI. The product, which has seen rapid user growth and now generates significant revenue, continues to rely heavily on Anthropic’s own AI models, with most of its code written by the models themselves. Read more →

Google has broadened the reach of its AI coding assistant Jules by launching a command‑line interface and opening a public API. The new tools let developers invoke Jules directly from terminals, CI/CD pipelines, and chat platforms, reducing the need to switch between web pages and code repositories. Jules will continue to run on Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model and now supports more scoped, autonomous tasks while still prompting users when it encounters obstacles. The rollout follows recent feature upgrades such as memory, diff‑viewer enhancements, and broader version‑control support, positioning Jules as a deeper fixture in professional developer workflows. Read more →