Apple has introduced support for AI agents based on Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s Codex into its Xcode application development environment.
This new solution allows the service to operate with greater autonomy to achieve developer goals—from task segmentation to decision-making based on project architecture and the use of built-in tools.
The agents can search documentation, study file structures, update project settings, and visually verify their work.
“At Apple, our goal is to create tools that provide developers with cutting-edge technology so they can build the best apps,” commented Susan Prescott, the company’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations.
She added that programming with AI agents significantly enhances productivity and creativity, optimizing the development workflow.
The interface for interacting with the digital assistant is located on the left side of the screen. Using natural language commands, the AI can be asked to create a new project or make changes to an existing one. It will then draft a plan and commence work.
The neural network keeps a log of its actions, allowing users to review the work and undo changes if necessary.
Version Xcode 26.3 integrates the Model Context Protocol—an open standard that “gives programmers the flexibility to use any compatible agent or tool.”
Back in November 2025, Microsoft identified vulnerabilities in AI agents following extensive testing.