Apple integrates Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s Codex into Xcode 26.3 in push for ‘agentic coding’

Apple's Xcode 26.3 integrates Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex, letting AI agents autonomously write, build, and test code—sparking debate over security and the future of software development.
eWeek

Xcode 26.3 Brings Agentic Coding to Apple’s Development Ecosystem

The update enables developers to use coding agents such as Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex directly within Xcode to tackle tasks and app creation.

Apple launches Xcode 26.3, brings even more AI power to coding on Mac

Apple ecosystem developers are now able to use agentic AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic within Xcode.

Agentic coding comes to Apple’s Xcode with agents from Anthropic and OpenAI

Xcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.
Macworld

I built a Flappy Bird clone in minutes with Apple’s free AI agent

Xcode can now connect to external AI coding agents, making it possible to prototype working apps with minimal programming experience.

Boost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3

Apple is expanding Xcode's role from code editor to active collaborator, adding built-in agentic coding tools that can plan, execute, and iterate on development tasks alongside developers.
YourStory

Apple’s Xcode adds native support for Anthropic’s Claude Agent SDK in version 26.3

Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, letting Anthropic’s Claude Agent work autonomously inside the IDE via MCP.
Digital Trends

What does Apple’s Xcode Cloud mean for the future of apps? Here’s what devs say

For consumers and outside observers, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is always a chance to see what lies in store when the next versions of its operating systems come to their devices.