Anthropic just acquired Stainless, the developer tooling startup behind its official SDKs and MCP connectors. Stainless turns raw API specs into native libraries across languages like Python and TypeScript. The deal gives Anthropic direct ownership of the plumbing Claude agents rely on to interact with external software and data.
Anthropic just published a comprehensive guide to building Claude Skills, teaching users how to lock down repeatable workflows and pair them with MCP integrations. The guide walks through technical specs, testing, and distribution, claiming you can build your first custom skill in 15 to 30 minutes using their skill-creator tool.
Anthropic just rolled out interactive connectors in Claude powered by MCP Apps, allowing users to build Figma diagrams, draft Slack messages, and manage Asana timelines directly inside the conversation without tab-switching. Built on an open MCP extension, the feature is now live for all users across web, desktop, and mobile.
OpenAI just rolled out full MCP tool support inside ChatGPT. In developer mode, developers can now create connectors for write actions like updating Jira tickets or triggering Zapier workflows, rather than just fetching data. It basically turns ChatGPT into a practical automation hub for daily engineering workflows.
Highlight just launched a universal interface for MCP servers, aiming to bring Cursor-like interactions across every app on your computer. It features screen grounding that lets you mention services in-context and write with Tab, pitching itself as what Apple Intelligence and Copilot should have been.
