Use Claude in Xcode (original) (raw)

Claude Sonnet 4 is now available in Xcode 26, bringing AI-powered coding assistance directly to Apple's integrated development environment (IDE).

What you can do with Claude in Xcode

Claude Sonnet 4 powers several coding intelligence features in Xcode:

Coding assistant

Ask questions about your code in natural language. Claude understands your project's context and remembers your conversation as you work. You can attach files and get help with debugging issues, improving code structure, and developing new features.

Coding tools

Getting started with Claude in Xcode

To start using Claude in Xcode:

Usage limits

Your Claude usage limits are shared across all platforms, so your chats with Claude and coding work in Xcode will draw from the same limits with a five-hour reset period, and will count towards your weekly usage limits. You will see the following message upon reaching either of your limits: “You've reached your rate limit, please try again later.”

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