Tags: software development tools

OpenAI announced a sweeping upgrade to its Codex coding assistant, adding background desktop control, memory recall, image generation and a suite of new plug‑ins. The changes let the tool run parallel agents on a user’s Mac, browse the web, and integrate with over a hundred apps. The move, positioned as a direct challenge to Anthropic’s Claude Code, also introduces a pay‑as‑you‑go pricing tier for enterprise customers. Lire la suite

OpenAI has added plugin support to its Codex coding assistant, a move aimed at narrowing the functional gap with rival AI coding tools from Anthropic and Google. The new plugins are packaged bundles that may contain skills, app integrations, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, letting users configure Codex for specific tasks with a single click. While power users could already achieve similar results through custom instructions and MCP servers, the plugin library—featuring integrations such as GitHub, Gmail, Box, Cloudflare, and Vercel—offers a more streamlined, searchable experience. Lire la suite

French AI startup Mistral AI announced the release of Devstral 2, a new generation coding model, alongside Vibe CLI, a command‑line interface designed to automate code tasks through natural language. The company highlighted the model’s size, hardware requirements, and open‑source licensing options, and noted that Vibe CLI can maintain persistent history and scan file structures to provide context‑aware assistance. Partnerships with Kilo Code, Cline, and Zed were mentioned, as well as the continuation of Mistral’s growth after a recent funding round led by ASML. Lire la suite

Warp has introduced Warp Code, a suite of tools that give developers real‑time visibility into AI‑driven command‑line coding agents. The new features include step‑by‑step diff tracking, inline commenting, and automatic compiler troubleshooting, all presented in a familiar interface with dedicated windows for instructions, agent responses, and change logs. With roughly 600,000 active users and rapid ARR growth, Warp positions itself against other AI coding platforms like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, and Codex, emphasizing tighter feedback loops and greater control for developers. Lire la suite