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Claude Code Brings Cloud Automation to Your Mac

Claude Code Levels Up with Cloud Automation

Developers, meet your new late-night coding companion. Anthropic just supercharged Claude Code with "Routines," a cloud automation feature that keeps working even when your Mac takes a coffee break. Image

Your Code Never Sleeps

Here's the game-changer: Routine tasks live in the cloud, not your local machine. That means:

  • No more midnight wake-up calls for your Mac to run scheduled jobs
  • Package automations with code repositories and connectors
  • Flexible triggers for schedules, API workflows, or GitHub actions

Imagine setting up a daily database backup that runs like clockwork - whether your laptop's open or tucked in your bag.

Who Gets What

Currently in research preview, the feature comes with tiered access:

  • Pro users: 5 daily routines
  • Max subscribers: 15 daily routines
  • Teams/Enterprise: 25 daily routines

More Than Just Automation

The update isn't just about hands-free coding. Anthropic rebuilt the Mac client from the ground up. Now you can:

  • Multitask like a pro with parallel Claude sessions
  • Preview files instantly with built-in HTML/PDF viewers
  • Rearrange your workspace with drag-and-drop simplicity

"This transforms Claude from a coding assistant to a complete workflow platform," explains the release notes. The integrated terminal and faster diff viewer suggest Anthropic's serious about becoming developers' all-day tool.

Key Points:

  • Cloud-based "Routines" automate tasks without local machine limitations
  • Tiered access with 5-25 daily runs depending on subscription level
  • Redesigned Mac client adds parallel sessions and workflow tools
  • Signals shift from coding assistant to full developer platform

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