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MAY 22, 2025 · LAUNCH

Claude Code reaches general availability

Claude Code
Coding · Anthropic · Freemium

Anthropic takes its terminal coding agent out of research preview alongside the Claude 4 launch.

Source ↗Claude Code →

Signal context

ANTHROPIC.COM
Previous signal
First charted signal
Launched
May 2025
Continent
Coding
Status
Active
Runs on
CLAUDE
Recent signals
5

Claude Code · Chronicle

5
AUG 28, 2026
UpdateClaude Code 2.1.251 adds model-switch hooks and live subagent streaming
AUG 11, 2026
UpdateClaude Code session transcripts land in the Compliance API
JUL 24, 2026
UpdateBackground agents ship in Claude Code
MAR 04, 2026
UpdateClaude Code SDK opens the agent loop
MAY 22, 2025
LaunchClaude Code reaches general availability

Same-week signals

± 7 days
MAY 19, 2025
LaunchCopilot coding agent takes issues to PRs

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Same continent
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Field notes

FAQ

What did Claude Code announce on MAY 22, 2025?

Anthropic takes its terminal coding agent out of research preview alongside the Claude 4 launch.

What is Claude Code?

Anthropic's terminal-native coding agent. It reads your codebase, edits files, runs tests, and turns issues into PRs with minimal hand-holding.

Where is the official source for this announcement?

It was published by Anthropic on MAY 22, 2025 via anthropic.com, the company's official channel. AgentMaps cites the primary source for every charted signal.