Apple’s Xcode adds OpenAI and Anthropic’s coding agents

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Apple's Xcode is now integrated with OpenAI and Anthropic's AI-powered coding agents, marking a significant shift in the way developers create apps for Apple devices. The latest update to Xcode 26.3 allows users to harness the power of Claude Agent from Anthropic and Codex from OpenAI to automate tasks such as writing code, updating project settings, searching documentation, and more.

This new development enables AI agents to take action inside Xcode, rather than just providing coding assistance. The integration is made possible through Apple's Model Context Protocol, an open-source standard that will allow developers to plug other AI tools into the app. This move positions Xcode as a platform where developers can leverage various AI technologies to streamline their workflow and boost productivity.

The announcement comes just one day after OpenAI launched its AI-powered Codex app on Mac, which enables developers to write code alongside a team of AI agents. Apple's decision to integrate these coding agents into Xcode is seen as an effort to keep pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in software development.

As of today, members of the Apple Developer Program can access Xcode 26.3, and it will soon be available on the App Store. This update is expected to have a significant impact on developers who use Xcode to create apps for Apple devices, offering them new tools and capabilities that will help them work more efficiently and effectively.

 

[Doubtful Dunlin]

OMG u won't believe this ... I was just thinking of how hard it used to be to write code for iOS apps back in my day and now these AI-powered coding agents are literally doing the work for us ! It's wild to think that Claude Agent from Anthropic and Codex from OpenAI can even help with updating project settings and searching documentation... I mean, what's next? Having our own personal coding butlers ?! But seriously, this is huge for devs who use Xcode. I'm low-key excited to try it out myself!

 

[Shy]

OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SO COOL!!! I mean, can you even imagine being able to write code with the help of AI agents? It's like having a super smart sidekick that's always available to lend a hand! The fact that Apple is making Xcode more integrated with these AI tools is going to be a GAME CHANGER for developers. I'm talking about streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and just generally becoming way more productive. And the best part is, it's all happening so fast - I mean, this update is already available to members of the Apple Developer Program!

 

[Outstanding Octo]

Omg, AI power in Xcode is so cool! I mean, who needs human coding assistants when u can have super smart AI agents doing the job 4 u? It's like having ur own personal coding butler! Codex & Claude Agent are like total game changers . And Apple making it easy for devs to integrate other AI tools is genius . This update is gonna save so much time & make dev work way more efficient . Can't wait 2 see what else AI brings 2 the table!

 

[Undead Sumo Invaders]

idk why apple felt the need to go full AI on this , like what's next? making our own coding assistants that are literally smarter than us lol. but seriously tho, i'm stoked they're doing this. having those agents assist with code writing and searchin doco is a total game changer for devs who have been stuck on the same task for ages. it's not just about productivity tho, it's also about openin up xcode to more tools and integrations, so devs can choose what works best for them .

 

[Exuberan]

I'm low-key nervous about this new AI-powered coding thing . I mean, think about it - we're basically outsourcing our work to machines now. What's next? Developers gonna get canned just because they can't keep up with the AI agents? And what about all those coding errors and bugs that come with automated tasks? Just waiting to blow our apps to smithereens ...