Anthropic announced Wednesday that users of its Claude AI assistant can now create and share interactive applications through simple conversation, eliminating the need for programming skills in what represents the latest push to democratize software development.
The San Francisco-based company upgraded its "Artifacts" feature to allow anyone with a Claude account—including free users—to build AI-powered tools such as educational games, data analyzers, and productivity apps by describing what they want in plain English. The apps can then be shared via links with no additional costs to creators.
The enhanced Artifacts feature transforms what was previously a workspace for static content into an interactive development platform12. Users can now embed Claude's intelligence directly into their creations, enabling apps that adapt and respond to user input in real time13.
"Now anyone can create even more powerful apps through simple conversation—no coding required," Anthropic said in a statement1. Examples from early users include games with non-player characters that remember choices and adapt storylines, smart tutors that adjust explanations based on understanding, and data analyzers that answer questions about uploaded spreadsheets13.
The upgrade includes a dedicated Artifacts dashboard where users can organize their creations and browse a curated collection of apps built by others12. When someone uses a shared app, the usage charges apply to that user rather than the creator, removing financial barriers to distribution4.
The feature is available to users across Claude's free, Pro, and Max subscription tiers12. To activate it, users navigate to Claude's settings page and toggle on "Create AI-powered artifacts"1. The apps operate within existing subscription rate limits, meaning paid users can handle more activity than those on free plans1.
According to Anthropic, users have created more than 500 million artifacts since the feature's initial launch34. The company reports that software development accounts for over 10% of all Claude interactions, with coding-related revenue increasing by 1,000% in recent months5.
The move positions Claude more competitively against OpenAI's custom GPTs and Google's Gems12. The no-code development trend has gained momentum since Microsoft introduced PowerApps in 2015, with platforms like Bubble and Airtable offering visual development tools3.
Anthropic, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela Amodei, has raised $8 billion from Amazon and additional funding from Google4. The company has focused on AI safety while building Claude into what it calls a more dynamic AI workspace2.
