Anthropic Releases
Anthropic news, Claude releases and SDK updates. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 218 Anthropic releases · Updated
- Claude Release Notes ai ·
Claude available as a PowerPoint add-in
Anthropic has released Claude as an add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint. This integration allows users to leverage Claude's capabilities directly within their presentation software. The add-in is now available for use.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ai ·
Claude Opus 4.6 Launched with Enhanced Coding Capabilities
Anthropic has launched an upgraded version of its Claude Opus model, focusing on improved coding proficiency. This update aims to provide users with more advanced capabilities for software development tasks. The model is now available, and further details can be found in their blog post.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aipreview ·
Cowork research preview expanded to Pro plans
Cowork, an AI research preview, is now available to Pro plan users on Claude Desktop for macOS. This expansion provides access to more users who may benefit from its capabilities. The feature is currently in preview and specifically targets macOS users on Pro plans.
announcement - Claude Release Notes ·
Claude Code access now included with Anthropic Team Standard seats
Anthropic is adding Claude Code access to its Team plan standard seats. This change aims to provide code generation capabilities to teams using the standard plan. This update is now available for all customers on the Team plan's standard tier.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aihealthcare ·
Anthropic Claude Now HIPAA-Ready for Enterprise Plans
Anthropic has released a HIPAA-ready version of its Claude AI model for organizations on Enterprise plans. This enables businesses to process protected health information (PHI) securely through Claude. More details are available for those interested in HIPAA-ready Enterprise plans.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineerhealthcare ·
Claude Mobile Adds Health and Fitness Data Analysis
Claude can now read and analyze health and fitness data directly on iOS and Android mobile devices, offering insights and visualizations through native charts. This feature is available for Pro and Max plan users, currently limited to the US. Android users require Health Connect and Android 14 or later.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aipreviewengineer ·
Claude Desktop Cowork research preview on macOS
Anthropic is releasing Cowork, a new research preview feature for Claude Desktop on macOS. This feature allows Claude to access local files and integrate with MCP, running in an isolated local VM to enhance knowledge work beyond coding. It is currently available for users with Max plans as a preview.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aipreviewengineer ·
Claude in Chrome Beta for Paid Plans
Claude in Chrome is now in beta for paid plan subscribers, offering new capabilities for developers and teams. This integration allows code building and testing directly within the browser, enhanced debugging with console log access, and workflow automation. It also introduces new administrative controls for managing the extension across organizations.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Anthropic Skills for Organizations and Partners
Anthropic has enhanced its Skills feature by introducing organization-wide management for Team and Enterprise plans, making it easier to deploy and discover repeatable workflows. A new directory of partner-built skills and an open standard for Agent Skills are also available. These improvements aim to benefit organizations using Claude, their partners, and the broader AI ecosystem by enabling cross-platform skill interoperability.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.5
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.5, their most powerful frontier model to date. Further details can be found in their official blog post announcing the release. The new model is now available.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ai ·
Anthropic releases Claude Haiku 4.5
Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 4.5, their new fastest and most cost-efficient small model. This release aims to provide developers with a powerful and affordable AI option for various tasks. The model is available now, offering performance comparable to Sonnet 4 on coding and agent-based workloads.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 Model
Anthropic has released its new model, Sonnet 4.5, positioning it as the leading option for real-world agent applications, coding tasks, and general computer use. The company has published a blog post with further details on this significant update. This release is now available to users.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Claude Pro gets file editing; mobile apps add file features
Anthropic's Claude Pro now supports file creation and editing, offering a significant boost for professional users. This functionality, along with broader file access, is now available on Claude's iOS and Android mobile applications for all paid subscribers. This expansion aims to enhance productivity and usability for a wider range of users across desktop and mobile platforms.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ·
Claude in Chrome adds long-running workflows, slash commands
Claude in Chrome has been expanded to 10,000 Max plan users, introducing several new capabilities. Users can now leverage long-running workflows that persist across tab switches and utilize slash commands to save and reuse favorite prompts. The update also provides contextual prompt suggestions based on the current website, enhancing user productivity.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Claude can now create and edit files directly in app
Claude now supports creating and editing various file types, including Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, documents, and PDFs, directly within its application. This new capability aims to significantly reduce the time spent on manual file creation and editing tasks for users. The feature is available now within the Claude app, with further details provided in linked documentation.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ·
Claude in Chrome experimental browser extension
Anthropic has launched an experimental browser extension that integrates Claude directly into Chrome. This extension allows Claude to interact with websites, enabling it to read, click, and navigate alongside the user. It aims to enhance the browsing experience by bringing AI assistance directly into the user's workflow.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ·
Claude Code Access for Anthropic Team/Enterprise Plans
Anthropic has introduced a premium seat tier for its Team and Enterprise plans, providing enhanced usage limits and access to Claude Code. This update is intended for organizations using Anthropic's services at a team or enterprise level. The new tier offers expanded capabilities for developers and teams integrating Claude into their workflows.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes ·
Anthropic Team Plans: Switch from Monthly to Annual Billing
Anthropic now allows organizations on the Team plan with monthly billing to switch to an annual billing cycle. This change offers a new payment option for existing Team plan users. Instructions for making the change are available. The update applies to Team plan customers.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aipreview ·
Claude Sonnet 4: 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic is rolling out a 1 million token context window for Claude Sonnet 4, a significant expansion of its input processing capacity. This feature is currently in beta and accessible to API organizations in usage tier 4 or those with custom rate limits. Further details are available in the documentation.
feature announcement - Claude Release Notes aiengineer ·
Anthropic Updates Claude Opus with Enhanced Performance
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.1, an incremental update to its most capable model, Opus. This update brings enhanced performance for complex reasoning, analysis, and creative tasks. Engineers and architects working with advanced AI models can refer to the Models overview for specific details on Opus 4.1.
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