Anthropic has redesigned its Claude Code desktop application, introducing a new workspace built around parallel AI sessions, integrated development tools, and a more flexible interface aimed at supporting multi-task coding workflows.
The update adds a sidebar that centralizes active and recent sessions, allowing developers to run and manage multiple tasks across different repositories at once. Sessions can be filtered or grouped, and automatically archive when completed to keep the workspace focused. The company also introduced side chats, which let users branch off questions without affecting the main task flow.
The redesigned app brings more development functionality directly into the interface. An integrated terminal allows users to run builds and tests alongside AI-driven work, while an in-app file editor enables direct code changes without switching tools. A rebuilt diff viewer improves performance on large changes, and expanded previews support HTML files, PDFs, and local servers. The layout is fully customizable with drag-and-drop panels for arranging chat, terminal, and preview views.
Anthropic said the update is designed to reflect how developers now work with AI systems, often running several tasks simultaneously rather than relying on a single interaction. The platform supports both local and cloud-based sessions, with SSH access extended to Mac and Linux environments.
The desktop app also maintains compatibility with existing Claude Code plugins, allowing organizations to use centrally managed tools or locally installed extensions within the same environment. New interface modes—Verbose, Normal, and Summary—let users adjust how much detail they see from Claude’s outputs, while additional keyboard shortcuts and a usage dashboard provide more control over sessions.
The release is available to Claude Code users on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, as well as through the Claude API. Anthropic said the application has been rebuilt for improved performance and now streams responses in real time as they are generated.
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