Anthropic prepares browser-based Claude Code with GitHub integration and sandboxed execution
Anthropic is developing a web version of Claude Code that brings its coding agent into the browser, expanding beyond desktop- and API-only workflows. The approach is similar to OpenAI’s Codex on the web, offering direct access to coding tasks through a browser interface with repository connectivity and managed execution environments.
A research preview shared by Tibor Blaho indicates the experience is being tested on Claude.ai. No release date has been announced; the reporting suggests a rollout could arrive in the coming months.
What’s new in the web experience
Early details point to a redesigned interface and a workflow centered on connected repositories and isolated runs:
- Updated layout: An “updated layout with the prompt composer and sessions moved to the sidebar” has been spotted in the research preview shared on X (formerly Twitter).
- GitHub connectivity: Repository setup requires installing the GitHub Claude app on a repository and committing a “Claude Dispatch” GitHub workflow file. This enables the service to coordinate tasks against codebases.
- Sandboxed runs: The system is described as supporting task execution inside isolated environments. This structure suggests managed sandboxes where code can be executed and tested without local setup.
Source: Tibor Blaho on X
How it fits Anthropic’s broader direction
The addition aligns with Anthropic’s ongoing effort to position Claude as more than a conversational interface. The browser-based Claude Code would extend Claude into a workspace with specialized agents, blending chat input with repository-aware task generation and automated environment management. With GitHub integration and sandboxed execution, the move brings Claude Code closer to cloud IDEs that are embedding AI copilots, while emphasizing streamlined onboarding and reduced configuration overhead.
The initiative echoes the web-based developer experiences seen in other platforms, including OpenAI’s Codex and Cursor. Anthropic’s implementation emphasizes connected repos, workflow automation via GitHub Actions, and isolated task runs that can be finalized from a browser session.
Availability
Anthropic has not shared timing or access details, and no official release date has been provided. The pace of visible development suggests availability could follow in the coming months, but firm timelines remain unconfirmed.
