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February 3, 2026

Apple adds agents from Anthropic and OpenAI to its coding tool

Apple is introducing agentic coding to Xcode, jumping into one of the biggest trends in technology.

Apple adds agents from Anthropic and OpenAI to its coding tool

TL;DR

  • Apple is adding agentic coding capabilities to its Xcode tool.
  • Agentic coding allows AI software to write code independently.
  • Xcode will support Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.
  • These agents can handle complex multi-step tasks, build/test projects, search documentation, and fix issues.
  • This extends Xcode's existing support for OpenAI's ChatGPT and Claude.
  • Users will need to connect their OpenAI or Anthropic accounts via API keys.
  • Xcode uses an open standard allowing compatibility with other agents and AI tools.
  • The new software, Xcode 26.3, is available in beta for registered Apple developers.
  • OpenAI released its agentic coding application, Codex, for Mac computers on Monday.

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