In the rapidly developing landscape of the AI industry, Anthropic recently announced the expansion of its Claude Code functionality to any remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Since the release of the MCP standard last year, this protocol has gradually been widely adopted by companies such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google, becoming a crucial standard for connecting AI assistants with data systems.
Claude Code is a powerful coding assistant that allows users to write or manage code directly in their workspace, supporting execution in terminals, IDEs, or in the background. With this update, developers can use Claude Code to access third-party services, including development tools and project management systems, securely and efficiently extracting information from desired data sources to create personalized workflows.
For example, Anthropic showcased some partner use cases, where the integration of Claude Code with Sentry MCP servers enables developers to query errors and retrieve stack trace information directly during terminal debugging. Additionally, Claude Code integrates with Linear, providing real-time access to project statuses and detailed issue information. These features significantly enhance developer productivity, allowing them to better manage projects and code.
The release of Claude4 has brought higher user attention, and since the model's launch, the demand for Claude Code has grown by 160% in just three weeks. At the same time, Anthropic reported that its annual revenue reached $3 billion, growing by 200% in just five months. Leveraging this momentum, Anthropic continues to roll out new features, recently announcing the expansion of Claude Code access to Pro plans, where subscribers pay $20 per month to access both Claude Code and Claude.
As the number of MCP servers continues to grow, developers will face more opportunities, and Claude Code will continue to drive industry development.
Key Takeaways:
🌟 Anthropic announces that Claude Code now supports integration with any remote MCP server, enhancing developer productivity.
🔧 Developers can access third-party services through Claude Code to create personalized workflows.
📈 Claude Code user demand has grown significantly, and Anthropic's annual revenue reaches $3 billion.