Users will have to connect their OpenAI or Anthropic accounts to Xcode via an API key. Apple said it uses an open standard that gives programmers the ability to use other compatible agents and AI tools with Xcode, in addition to the built-in Anthropic and OpenAI integrations.

OpenAI has launched a new macOS app for its Codex platform, introducing a desktop interface designed to help users manage multiple AI agents at once.