Claude Code is coming to Slack
3 days ago
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- #Coding
- Anthropic is launching Claude Code in Slack, enabling developers to delegate coding tasks directly from chat threads.
- The beta feature, available as a research preview, adds full workflow automation to Anthropic’s existing Slack integration.
- Developers can now tag @Claude to start a complete coding session using Slack context like bug reports or feature requests.
- Claude analyzes recent messages to determine the right repository, posts progress updates, and shares links for review and pull requests.
- AI coding assistants are migrating from IDEs into collaboration tools like Slack, reflecting a broader industry shift.
- Cursor and GitHub Copilot also offer Slack integrations for coding tasks, while OpenAI’s Codex is accessible via custom Slack bots.
- Slack’s positioning as an 'agentic hub' where AI meets workplace context creates a strategic advantage.
- The integration raises concerns about code security, IP protection, and potential disruptions due to dependencies on Slack or Claude’s API.
- Anthropic has not confirmed a broader rollout timeline, but the move aligns with the competitive AI coding market focusing on integration depth and distribution.