Apple has introduced AI agents powered by Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex in its Xcode application development environment.
This new feature allows the service to operate with greater autonomy to help developers achieve their goals, from task breakdown to decision-making based on project architecture and the use of built-in tools.
The agents can search documentation, explore 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 applications,” said Susan Prescott, Apple's Vice President of International Relations with Developers.
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, users can request the creation of a new project or modifications to an existing one. The AI will then draft a plan and begin work.
The neural network keeps a log of its actions, allowing users to review its work and revert changes if necessary.
Xcode version 26.3 integrates the Model Context Protocol, an open standard that "gives programmers the flexibility to use any compatible agent or tool."
It’s worth noting that in November 2025, Microsoft discovered vulnerabilities in AI agents following extensive testing.