Posts tagged 'Anthropic'.
On May 6, 2026, Claude Code v2.1.129 shipped with three standout features: install plugins from a URL with --plugin-url, build personal color palettes via /theme, and wipe project state cleanly with claude project purge. Anthropic also opened its official plugin directory. Claude Code is no longer just a tool β it is becoming a platform.
Claude Code Routines, launched in April 2026 as a research preview, runs AI agents on Anthropic cloud infrastructure using three triggers: scheduled, API, and GitHub events. Available on Pro plans ($20/month) and above β the agent keeps working even when your laptop is closed. A practical setup guide and real-world education and business scenarios.
In May 2026, Claude Code received a massive update: Routines, /ultrareview, and Claude Opus 4.7 as the new default. Scheduled cloud agents, parallel multi-agent code review, and the xhigh effort level β an EdTech CEO analyzes what the finished form of a vibe coding tool looks like.
Claude Code introduced the xhigh effort level in its May 2026 update β an Opus 4.7-exclusive setting that sits between high and max, giving developers finer control over reasoning depth. Combined with PowerShell support for Windows (no Git Bash required), the new ultrareview CI automation command, and MCP auto-retry on failure, this update is a significant upgrade for agentic workflows.
In April 2026, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 with higher-resolution image understanding, inline visualization generation, and Claude Design β a new visual collaboration tool. AI is no longer just thinking; it is now creating.