Anthropic Revolutionizes AI App Creation with Claude's New Artifacts Feature

Anthropic summons the spirit of Flash games for the AI age

On Wednesday, Anthropic announced a new feature that expands its Artifacts document management system into the basis of a personal AI app gallery resembling something from the Flash game era of the early 2000s -- though these apps run on modern web code rather than Adobe's defunct plugin. Using plain English dialogue, users can build and share interactive applications directly within Claude's chatbot interface using a new API capability that lets artifacts interact with Claude itself. Claude is an AI assistant similar to ChatGPT. Claude has been capable of building web apps for some time, but Anthropic has put renewed focus on the feature that many have overlooked. "I'm amused that Anthropic turned 'we added a window.claude.complete() function to Artifacts' into what looks like a major new product launch," wrote independent AI researcher Simon Willison in a blog post, "but I can't say it's bad marketing for them to do that!" On the Anthropic gallery site, example artifact apps come organized into categories like "Learn something," "Life hacks," and "Be creative." Featured artifacts at launch include an interactive writing editor, a bedtime story generator, a molecule visualizer, and a 3D first-person "Anthropic office simulator" where you can walk around and interact with simple representations of real Anthropic employees. Users can examine the prompts and the chats that made those examples possible and even modify them for their own purposes. The beta Artifacts gallery feature is currently available to users on Claude's Free, Pro, and Max plans, and it's accessible through the Claude app's sidebar.

Anthropic now lets you make apps right from its Claude AI chatbot

Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Anthropic is adding a new feature to its Claude AI chatbot that lets you build AI-powered apps right inside the app. The upgrade, launching in beta, builds upon Anthropic's Artifacts feature introduced last year that lets you see and interact with what you ask Claude to make. "Start building in the Claude app by enabling this new interactive capability," the company says in a blog post. "Simply describe what you want to create, and Claude will write the code for you." It basically sounds like vibe coding, but with the ability to see the results right inside Claude. You can briefly see how it all works in a video from Anthropic that shows somebody building a chat app. Early users of the feature have built things like AI-powered games, learning tools, data analysis apps, writing assistants, and even agent workflows that "orchestrate multiple Claude calls for complex tasks," Claude says. Apps will be able to "interact with Claude through an API." Anthropic also wants people to share the apps that they make, and it's encouraging that by making so that somebody else's API usage of your app "counts against their subscription, not yours." The feature is available on Anthropic's Free, Pro, and Max tiers.

Claude catches up to ChatGPT with built-in memory support

AI startup Anthorpic is planning to add a memory feature to Claude in a bid to take on ChatGPT, which has an advanced memory feature. With memory support, Claude can remember past events and reference them in new chats to improve the results. For example, if you specifically instruct Claude that you prefer Python as your favourite programming language, it'll try to show Python-based code output only. Anthorpic hasn't confirmed memory support for Claude, but as some users spotted on X, references are already popping up on the mobile app. In addition, Claude will allow users to embed Claude functionality within its Artifacts. For those unaware, Artifacts is a feature of Claude where interactive webpages or content load in a sidebar. This could be a game-changer move as it means more users will be able to "vibe-code" their apps, but it also depends on how well Claude will be integrated into Artifacts.

Anthropic makes it easier to create and share Claude's bite-sized Artifact apps

Everyone can access them, as long as they have a Claude account. Last August, Anthropic released Artifacts. The feature allows Claude users to create small, AI-programmed apps for their own use. Today, Anthropic is making it easier to share Artifacts. At the same time, it's making the apps you can make with the feature more powerful. To start, Artifacts now have their own dedicated space you can access from the Claude app sidebar. Here you'll find a curated selection of projects made by other people to get you started on your own programs. Every Artifact you create will be organized in this space, making them easy to find later. Once you have an idea of what you'd like to make, creating an Artifact simply involves typing a prompt. "Just tell Claude an idea to instantly create shareable interactive apps, tools, and games with Claude's intelligence directly embedded, making them independently smart and responsive," says Anthropic. When using the feature, the company recommends thinking big. That's because you can embed Claude's AI abilities into your creations. For instance, if you're a student studying for a language exam, instead of asking Claude to create a set of flashcards, prompt it to make a flashcard app. "One request gets you static study materials. The other creates a shareable tool that generates cards for any topic," says Anthropic. Notably, Anthropic is making the updated Artifacts experience available to all users, including those with free accounts. Additionally, everyone can share their projects with others for free, with no associated API cost for doing so. All you need to access someone else's Artifact is a Claude account, free or otherwise. The new Artifacts experience is available on both mobile and desktop. To access every feature, you'll need to use your computer. On Android and iOS, you can create, view, interact with and customize Artifacts.

Anthropic now lets you host and share Claude-powered AI apps for free

The beta test of the new feature is available to both free users and paying subscribers. AI company Anthropic recently announced that you'll now be able to create, host, and share AI apps made using Claude. The resulting apps can be shared with others, who can then run the app on their own. What's interesting about this hosting and sharing model is that you aren't on the hook for API calls made by your app. When someone uses your Claude-made app, they have to use their Claude account to do so and they pay for it with API usage counting against their subscription. No need to juggle and manage API keys. In the example given by Anthropic, Claude creates a new chat app that can be used to talk to the chatbot. But Anthropic writes that it should also be possible to use this new ability to create games with AI characters that remember conversations and player choices. This new feature of Claude is still being beta-tested by Anthropic, but has been made available to all Claude users.

Claude just made it easier to turn your ideas into apps -- no coding required

Anthropic's Claude just rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to build interactive, AI-powered tools. This is a game-changer for casual users because no coding skills are needed. Before, Artifacts were more like a static output: text, code, documents, creative pieces, all saved in a sidebar. This new ability to embed AI capabilities directly into their creations gives users an opportunity for improved content and use cases. Now, users have a way to turn simple ideas and conversations into apps and experiences that are smart, responsive and shareable. If you've ever wanted to build games, create better study tools or develop your own productivity apps inside Claude, this is your opportunity. Now, anyone with a Claude account (even on the free tier) can use this new feature. With a dedicated Artifacts space in the Claude sidebar, users can keep their ideas organized and easily accessible. Additionally, the shareable links, which require no API keys or extra costs, and mobile access for creating and using artifacts on the go, provide users with new opportunities to share and create with fewer limitations. Anthropic says users have already created more than 500 million artifacts; everything from educational games to interactive fiction and smart data tools. If you prompt Claude with something like "Make me flashcards for Spanish," you'll get a static set. But if you use a prompt like, "Build me a flashcard app," it will create a tool you can use again and again, allowing you to generate new content on demand. Some of the early use cases include: In addition to Artifacts, Anthropic's built-in memory support helps to make Claude more adaptive. Memory allows Claude to recall useful details from previous chats and is similar to ChatGPT's memory feature. For example, Claude can remember your preferred programming language, writing style or project context, then apply that knowledge in future sessions. Memory also connects with Artifacts, letting Claude remember your preferences or project details across embedded apps. For example, if you build a productivity tool, Claude could eventually personalize it over time based on how you interact with it. I've said it before, and it remains true: Anthropic's Claude continues to quietly crush it. The new updates bring Claude more in line with competing AI models. OpenAI's ChatGPT added memory earlier this year, and Anthropic is now closing that gap. If memory and Artifacts work smoothly together, Claude could become a much stronger choice for users who want AI that feels more like an adaptive assistant. Artifacts are available now on the web and desktop, with mobile support for viewing and customization. The feature is open to Free, Pro, and Max users. You can try it out now at claude.ai/artifacts. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments.

Anthropic's Claude to Support Memory and App Creation: Reports | AIM

Anthropic plans to transform Claude into a more useful platform for developers and non-developers. Anthropic is preparing to roll out two major updates to its AI assistant Claude -- a memory function and expanded app creation tools. These updates will position the assistant as a no-code development platform for AI-driven mini-apps. According to a report by TestingCatalog, traces of a Memory feature have surfaced on Claude's mobile app, hinting that the assistant will soon be able to recall past user interactions. Once live, the feature would allow Claude to reference previous conversations across sessions, bringing it closer to persistent memory functions already offered by competitors like ChatGPT and Gemini. The update is expected to launch across both web and mobile platforms, though Anthropic has yet to confirm an official release date. Alongside memory, a more significant capability is emerging inside Claude's Artifacts feature. What was previously a simple gallery for storing AI-generated content now appears to be evolving into an app canvas. As spotted by a user on X, users may soon be able to embed Claude's functionality directly within Artifacts, effectively turning them into interactive, Claude-powered utilities. This shift could allow users to build lightweight, shareable applications without writing code. The user shared a leaked article by VentureBeat that described the move as Anthropic's attempt to transform Claude into a platform for "no-code developers". While some of these capabilities are still under internal testing, a more advanced version of Artifacts is expected to be released today, if the leaked article is considered. Anthropic's focus seems more on enabling users to not just query Claude, but to build with it and keep it around. If realised, the updates could lower technical barriers for custom AI solutions and further differentiate Claude in the competitive AI assistant landscape.

Anthropic upgrades Claude with shareable AI apps and experiences - SiliconANGLE

Anthropic upgrades Claude with shareable AI apps and experiences Anthropic PBC today upgraded its Artifacts feature that provides users with a real-time dedicated workspace for a collaborative creative interface with Claude, the company's artificial intelligence model, by introducing a dedicated space to view creations in the Claude app. For context, Artifacts allow users to use Claude to create standalone content in a dedicated window from the main conversation. Artifacts make it easier to work with the AI to build and collaborate on content including documents and working web apps. Users can build upon, modify and reference them later. They can also publish and share them with other users. With this upgrad,e users will also be able to embed AI features directly into their creations, transforming them into AI-powered applications. Anthropic said that since the initial launch of Artifacts, millions of users have created more than 500 million artifacts, including productivity apps and educational games. Now it's possible to build Claude-powered apps that accept user input and adapt to content in real time. By being able to embed AI into applications, users can create apps that "think for themselves." Examples include games with nonplayer characters that remember choices and adapt storylines, smart tutors that adjust explanations based on understanding, and data analyzers that answer plain-English questions about data. Creators can share what they make freely. Anyone with a Claude account can access apps - including free accounts -- with no application programming keys or hidden costs are involved, the company said. The new Artifacts space is accessible via a sidebar in the Claude app. It's currently available to Free, Pro and Max users. The full features are available on the web, desktop and mobile, where users can create, view, interact with and customize artifacts. Creating an artifact is as easy as going into a chat and asking Claude to build an app. For example, I requested a fully fledged solar system educational 2D simulation, including trivia and a chat box that would challenge users to answer questions about different celestial bodies. Not only did Claude deliver, but the app itself also answers questions about the different planets in the solar system using AI. The assistant did not initially add Pluto, the far-flung dwarf planet companion at the edge of the solar system -- or the asteroid belt. It only took a few English prompts to get them added to the educational web app. This caused a bug or two, but collaborating with Claude ironed them out easily. Once the app is complete, users can share their AI-generated apps and creations on the web with other users, who then can modify them using the same system.

Claude's new feature lets users design AI tools and run them instantly

Anthropic is introducing a beta feature within its Claude AI chatbot, enabling users to develop AI-powered applications directly inside the platform. This new capability expands upon the existing Artifacts feature, which was launched last year. The company stated in a blog post that users can initiate app development within the Claude application by activating this newly available interactive functionality. The process involves describing the desired application, after which Claude generates the corresponding code. This mechanism allows for the immediate visualization and interaction with the results of the code generation process directly within the Claude environment. A demonstration video released by Anthropic illustrates this functionality, depicting the construction of a chat application. Early access users have utilized this feature to develop a range of applications. These include AI-powered games and tools for learning. Data analysis applications have also been created, alongside writing assistants. Furthermore, users have developed agent workflows designed to orchestrate multiple Claude calls for the execution of complex tasks. The applications developed through this feature will be capable of interacting with Claude via an Application Programming Interface (API). Anthropic trashed millions of books to train its AI Anthropic is encouraging users to share the applications they create. To facilitate this sharing, the company has implemented a policy wherein the API usage of a user-created application by another individual will be charged against the subscriber's account who is using the app, rather than against the account of the app's creator. This feature is accessible across all of Anthropic's service tiers, specifically the Free, Pro, and Max subscription levels.

You Can Now Build and Share Interactive AI Apps With Claude

Users can create apps by providing natural language prompts Anthropic released a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Claude on Wednesday. This new feature will allow users to create interactive AI-powered applications using the chatbot. Once created, users can also host and share these apps on the platform to let others use them. Interestingly, when others use these apps, the maker will not have to bear the application programming interface (API) charges. Instead, this will be charged against the user's subscription. This capability is an expansion of last year's Artifact feature. In a newsroom post, the AI firm detailed the new feature. Code generation is not new to the chatbot, and with the addition of Artifact in June 2024, a sandbox-style window within Claude where the AI and the user can collaborate over a coding project, the company has significantly expanded the platform's coding capabilities. Now, Anthropic is further expanding Artifact by allowing Claude to not only write the code but also execute it within the environment. As a result, users can now see what the final version of an AI-powered app would look like as well as interact with it. Additionally, once built, users can now host the applications on Anthropic's servers and share them with other users. The AI integration in these apps is being powered by Claude's API. Interestingly, when another user tries out these apps, the maker will not have to pay for the API charges. Instead, it will be charged against the user's subscription after they authenticate themselves with their Claude account. No one is required to manage the API keys. Anthropic highlighted that this feature will allow users to use the Claude API within their artifacts. The feature will also let them process files and create unique user interfaces (UIs) via React. Additionally, users will be able to customise any artifact manually. However, this new feature currently does not support external API calls, there is no option to add persistent or permanent storage (once the app is closed, the data will be erased), and it only supports text-based completions API, which reduces the scope of the apps developers can build. Notably, it is currently available in beta to all Claude users.

Claude Now Lets You Make Interactive AI Apps and Games

The cost of Claude's API usage is passed to the user, not the creator of the app. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, has added a new functionality that lets you make interactive AI-powered apps with Claude. You don't have to learn or understand coding. Just write your prompt on what you want to build, and Claude will generate the code, test it, and host the app for you. You can then share the app via a link with other users. The new capability builds upon the Artifacts feature launched in Claude last year. In a blog post, Anthropic says, users can "build, host, and share interactive AI-powered apps directly in the Claude app." You might be wondering how it differs from Claude Artifacts. Well, first of all, the AI app you build can call Claude's API inside the app. It means that the app you build is not just static, but can interact with an AI model (Claude, in this case) which opens the floodgates for different use cases. For example, you can make a dedicated OCR app to translate a document from one language to another. In this case, Claude's AI model is used through an API, making the app more interactive and versatile. Now, what about the cost? Anthropic says the "API usage counts against their subscription, not yours." Basically, if someone uses your app, they must authenticate using their Claude account and the cost is incurred to their account. Anthropic has mentioned that you can create AI-powered games with NPCs, learning tools, data analysis apps, writing assistants, and even agentic workflows. You can make apps that process your local files using Claude's API. Anthropic is using React to build the user interface for Artifacts. And there is no support for persistent storage. Overall, Anthropic has built a new capability similar to other vibe coding tools such as Replit, Lovable, and v0. The new Claude Artifacts capability is already rolling out to Free, Pro, and Max plan users.

Anthropic's Claude AI now lets you build apps without any coding

This new feature is available in beta to all Claude users, including those on the Free, Pro and Max plans. Anthropic has rolled out a new feature in its Claude AI app that lets anyone build and share AI-powered apps, and the interesting thing is that you don't need any coding skills. Whether you're a developer or just someone with a creative idea, you can now create interactive apps simply by telling Claude what you want. "Claude can now create artifacts that interact with Claude through an API -- turning these artifacts into AI-powered apps, where the economics actually work for sharing," Anthropic explained in its announcement. You don't pay for others to use your app. When someone runs your Claude-powered app, it uses their own Claude subscription, not yours. Plus, there's no need to manage API keys. Also read: WhatsApp's new feature can summarise unread messages using Meta AI: How it works Early users have already used interactive artifacts to built: To start building, users just describe their app idea, and Claude writes the code. "As you work together, Claude can debug and improve its own code based on your feedback," Antropic said. Once the app is ready, you can share it instantly via a link with no deployment steps required. Also read: Meta wins AI copyright case filed by authors over book use Right now, there are a few limitations: you can't call external APIs, save data permanently, or go beyond text-based outputs. This new Claude AI feature is available in beta to all Claude users, including those on the Free, Pro and Max plans. Also read: ElevenLabs launches mobile app for AI voice generation: Here's how it works and how to use it