Anthropic’s Claude Code for Web: Early Preview
Anthropic is preparing to launch Claude Code for web and mobile, replicating the functionality of Claude Code CLI.
The public release of Claude Code is approaching, with recent codebase updates showing a dedicated toggle in settings for organizations to enable or disable the feature. This option, specifically referencing Claude Code for web, suggests an imminent deployment and was likely not intended to be revealed so soon. This move, along with the mention of a waitlist in the UI, aligns with Anthropic's broader strategy of staged, invite-based rollouts for high-demand features to manage early traffic and user experience.
Users will be able to choose between different environment types and create and browse coding sessions with Claude. The UI features a split screen, and Claude Code functionality will partially replicate what is available on CLI.
Early access to the research preview indicates minimal onboarding: users can set up coding environments with three security profiles. After setup, users connect a repository, and Claude Code takes task instructions, running in a web UI that splits session management, prompts, and chat responses between left and right panes. Each coding session allows direct interaction, with Claude able to use CLI tools, search online, edit files, and even open GitHub pull requests upon task completion.
The company is positioning Claude Code as a full-stack, agent-driven solution for developers seeking more autonomy from traditional CLI workflows. The web version mirrors a terminal-like experience but offers the benefits of cloud execution, session history, and an interface accessible from anywhere. Mobile support is also in development, expanding the potential user base to those preferring development tools on the go or without a local command line. For organizations, the toggle provides IT control, while the waitlist system manages capacity during early high demand.
Anthropic's current strategy emphasizes developer workflow automation and cloud-native coding, leveraging agent capabilities and tight GitHub integration. Claude Code fits this pattern, aiming to meet the needs of both individual developers and enterprise teams looking to streamline coding, code review, and deployment in secure, configurable environments. If adoption is strong, it could become a notable alternative to existing solutions like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Codex, especially for teams valuing privacy controls and flexible environment setup.