Claude Python and TypeScript SDKs add built-in computer and browser use toolsets
Claude's Python and TypeScript SDKs now include built-in toolsets for computer use and browser use, running the execution loop and sending actions directly to drivers.
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View all AI newsGitHub Copilot makes local sandboxing generally available
GitHub has made local sandboxing generally available for GitHub Copilot, isolating command execution with granular controls over files, network access, credentials, and system capabilities.
Michael Fan and andyisonline showcase new playground for GPT-Live
The tool is designed to help developers build intuition for the model's bidirectional interaction and its ability to delegate tasks to other models or agents.
Adithya S K introduces RL Environment Explorer on Hugging Face Hub
The tool allows developers to explore, visualize, and run reinforcement learning environments across OpenEnv, Harbor, MiMo, Verifiers, and NeMo Gym, which span over 12 million task entries on Hugging Face Hub.
DAIR.AI launches MCP tools to explore curated AI research in Codex, Claude, and Grok
DAIR.AI has released MCP tools that connect Codex, Claude Code, and Grok Bot to an index of curated AI research papers for search, summarization, and literature surveys.
OpenAI opens Decisions API in public beta to all developers
OpenAI has launched the Decisions API in public beta for all developers, stating it allows applications to select models, tools, or actions up to 10 times faster than GPT-6 Luna through the Responses API.
OpenAI condenses API rate limit tiers to Build, Launch, and Grow, cutting top tier threshold to $500
OpenAI has consolidated its five paid API usage tiers into three—Build, Launch, and Grow. Qualifying for Grow, the new highest tier, now requires $500 in total API payments instead of $1,000.
Replit adds cross-project context to chat for referencing files and background edits
Replit now supports context across all user projects within chat. Users can prompt Replit to locate existing projects, use one project as a reference to modify another, and execute edits as background tasks.
Codex CLI update adds themes, managed worktrees, and terminal LaTeX
OpenAI Developers says the Codex CLI update includes /theme, managed worktrees, in-terminal Mermaid and LaTeX, collapsible diffs and tool output, and dedicated areas for status, hints, and keyboard shortcuts.
Codex CLI refreshes its terminal interface and parallel work tools
OpenAI Developers says Codex CLI now has a full-screen terminal interface with improved readability and ways to manage parallel work.
ClaudeDevs adds a portal for submitting and tracking Claude plugins
Developers can submit a Claude plugin, follow its review, and view usage in a new portal. ClaudeDevs says plugins package MCP and skills, and that MCP usage across Claude products is up 110x this year.
Cursor says Security Reviewer now finishes 21% faster
Cursor says the update reduces Security Reviewer's average time to 3.8 minutes from 4.8 minutes.
OpenAI Developers introduces a Prompt Caching Dashboard and diagnostics API
A new Prompt Caching Dashboard on platform.openai.com tracks cache-hit rates. A diagnostics API identifies changes that prevented cache reuse and estimates how many tokens were affected.
Codex CLI 0.156.0 adds optional fullscreen TUI and default voice
The release also includes transcript search, mouse copy, an F8 voice toggle and /voice settings, plus a /usage dashboard for tokens, plugins, and skills.
Command Code supports Git worktrees
Command Code can create or switch Git worktrees with /worktree and run parallel sessions, each on its own branch.
Step Code can be installed on macOS, Linux, or WSL
StepFun provides a bash script to install Step Code on macOS, Linux, or WSL. On Windows, it recommends WSL and says PowerShell support is currently in beta.
Step Code includes StepPage for one-command static site publishing
StepPage publishes a local static site to a shareable URL with one command, with version management and rollback built in so development, debugging, and delivery can stay in the same terminal.
Yomna Shousha introduces Worker Previews
Worker Previews gives an agent a production-like environment for every change it makes.
Databricks DevHub offers templates, docs, and prompts for coding agents
Databricks says DevHub gives developers ready-to-use templates, documentation, step-by-step guidance, and agent prompts that can be copied into Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or another coding agent.