Anthropic has significantly broadened the horizons for developers by bringing its powerful agentic coding tool, Claude Code, to the web and iOS. This change turns it from a command-line tool that only works on terminals into a more flexible platform that lets developers do coding tasks right from their browser or even on the go from their phones.
Now in a research preview for Pro and Team users, this web-based version enables a new way of working by running tasks on Anthropic-managed cloud infrastructure. This is perfect for dealing with many bugs, routine fixes, or multiple development tasks at the same time across different repositories, all from one interface.
This addition of web and mobile is one of many big improvements that will make Claude Code a more independent and flexible partner in the development lifecycle. The core terminal interface has also been updated to version 2.0.
It now has better status visibility and a searchable prompt history, which makes it easier to keep track of your progress and reuse commands. A new native VS Code extension also brings the Claude Code experience right into the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Developers can see Claude’s proposed changes in real time with inline diffs in a dedicated sidebar panel.
Working Smarter with Mobile and the Cloud Claude Code
The introduction of Claude Code on the web changes the way developers work on certain tasks in a big way. Users can now link their GitHub repositories, explain what they need, and start coding sessions without ever having to open a terminal.
Each of these cloud sessions takes place in its sandbox environment, which is separate from the rest of the network and filesystem. We carry out this process to safeguard codes and credentials. A secure proxy service takes care of all Git interactions, so Claude can only connect to repositories that he has permission to access.
You can set up custom network settings for tasks that need outside resources so that Claude Code can, for example, download npm packages to run tests and verify its changes.
This cloud-based model excels in tasks with clear definitions and concurrent execution. As Claude works on tasks, developers can actively monitor its progress in real time. Claude Once the work is complete, Code can swiftly deliver the results. It does this by automatically creating pull requests and giving clear summaries of the changes made.
Claude Code’s early preview for iOS devices gives developers a fantastic way to manage tasks, check their progress, or learn about coding concepts from anywhere. This feature shows that Anthropic is committed to a future where development isn’t tied to a single machine.
Taking on hard tasks with confidence thanks to new Autonomous Features
Anthropic has given Claude Code powerful new features that make it better at handling longer and more complicated development tasks on its own, in addition to new platforms. The checkpointing system is a key new feature.
This feature saves the code state automatically before each change Claude makes. You can then quickly go back to a working version by pressing Escape twice or /rewind using the command.
This safety net gives developers the freedom to assign more difficult refactors or exploratory feature work to others, knowing they can always go back to a stable state if they need to.
When used with other advanced features for autonomous work, checkpoints become even more useful. Claude Code can now use subagents to delegate specific tasks, which lets multiple workflows happen at the same time.
For example, one agent can create a backend API while another builds the frontend. You can set up hooks to automatically do things, like running a test suite after every change to the code or linting before a commit.
Background tasks let things like development servers run for a long time without getting in the way of Claude’s work on other parts of the task. These features work together to make a strong environment where Claude Code can work more independently while the developer still has full control.
The developer experience: A sneak peek
Developers in the community who have started using Claude Code say that their workflow has changed a lot. Many people say it’s a life-changing tool, and some experienced engineers have even canceled their subscriptions to other AI coding assistants.
People tend to think of Claude Code as a “very fast intern with a perfect memory”—someone who is eager, capable, and excellent at getting things done, but who still needs clear instructions and feedback on their work.
It can handle big codebases, figure out how different parts of a project are related, and even make changes to giant files. One user said they were able to edit a React component that was 18,000 lines long, which has changed the way people maintain and refactor big projects.
But the learning curve is recognized. To get the most from Claude Code, developers say you must customize the setup. Making and changing a file in the project root CLAUDE.md is an important best practice. Claude reads this file automatically at the start of a conversation.
It is a central place to keep track of project-specific commands, code style guidelines, testing procedures, and common mistakes. Updating this file after making changes to teach Claude what you like can greatly improve its performance over time.
Furthermore, the tool’s flexibility lets you customize it a lot by using custom slash commands for repeated tasks and hooks that run scripts automatically after edits. This makes sure that the code’s quality and formatting stay the same.
With the addition of Claude Code to the web and iOS, along with new autonomous features, AI-assisted development is now easier to use, more integrated, and more powerful than ever.
By meeting developers where they are and giving them the tools they need to delegate difficult tasks with confidence, Anthropic is making sure that Claude Code is a key tool for the future of programming.
