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Anthropic has unveiled Claude Code on the web, a pioneering tool that allows users to assign coding tasks directly from their browsers. Currently available in beta as a research preview, this new offering operates on Anthropic-managed cloud infrastructure, making it perfect for addressing bug backlogs, performing routine fixes, or enabling parallel development initiatives.
With Claude Code on the web, developers can initiate coding sessions without the need to open a terminal. Users simply connect their GitHub repositories and articulate their requirements, while Claude manages the coding process. Each task runs in its own isolated environment, enabling real-time tracking of progress. Furthermore, users have the ability to guide Claude’s adjustments during the execution of tasks.
This cloud-based functionality empowers users to execute multiple tasks at the same time across various repositories, streamlining the development process and enhancing delivery speed through automated Pull Request (PR) creation and detailed change summaries.
The web interface is designed to complement existing workflows involving Claude Code. It proves particularly useful for a variety of applications, including answering queries about project architecture and repository interrelations, addressing bug fixes, and implementing backend modifications that can be validated through test-driven development.
Additionally, Claude Code has been integrated into Anthropic’s iOS app, allowing developers the flexibility to engage in coding tasks while on the move. This feature is part of the research preview, with hopes for continual improvement based on user input.
In terms of security, every task executed through Claude Code is contained within a secure sandbox environment, complete with network and filesystem restrictions. Interactions with Git are facilitated through a secure proxy service to ensure that Claude only accesses authorized repositories, safeguarding users’ code and credentials throughout the process. Developers can customize network configurations to control which domains Claude Code can interact with, enabling functionalities such as downloading npm packages for testing and validation purposes.
To delve deeper into Claude Code’s sandboxing methodologies, you can read the engineering blog and access the documentation.
Claude Code on the web is now accessible in research preview for Pro and Max users. Interested developers can visit claude.com/code to link their first repository and start delegating coding tasks. Please note that cloud-based sessions share rate limits with overall Claude Code usage. For further information, feel free to check out the documentation.
