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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. Read more

Anthropic has broadened Claude's capabilities by adding native integrations with a range of third‑party applications, including Canva, Slack, Box, Asana, and Figma. The new connections let users fetch files, preview documents, and transform chat discussions into actionable tasks directly within those platforms. Powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which Anthropic released in fall 2024 and later donated to the Linux Foundation, the integrations have already been adopted by nine launch partners and are also being used by OpenAI. Read more

Anthropic announced a new feature called Skills for Claude, a collection of pre‑built instructions, scripts and resources that let the Claude AI agent perform specific work tasks more efficiently. Companies such as Box, Rakuten and Canva have already used the tool, and users can also create custom Skills for their own workflows across Claude.ai, Claude Code, the API and the Claude Agent SDK. The rollout aims to reduce prompt‑engineering effort and make AI agents more reliable in real‑world business contexts, positioning Anthropic alongside rivals like OpenAI, which recently unveiled its own AgentKit suite. Read more

Box announced a suite of new AI capabilities that embed agentic models into its cloud content‑management platform. CEO Aaron Levie explained that the focus is on automating workflows that involve unstructured data, a domain where traditional automation has struggled. The company introduced Box Automate, a modular system that breaks complex tasks into smaller segments, allowing AI agents to operate with defined guardrails. Levie emphasized the importance of context, security, and data governance, noting that Box’s long‑standing infrastructure and permission controls enable safe, scalable AI deployment for enterprises. Read more