Claude Code Routines, launched in April 2026 as a research preview, runs AI agents on Anthropic cloud infrastructure using three triggers: scheduled, API, and GitHub events. Available on Pro plans ($20/month) and above β the agent keeps working even when your laptop is closed. A practical setup guide and real-world education and business scenarios.
In May 2026, Claude Code received a massive update: Routines, /ultrareview, and Claude Opus 4.7 as the new default. Scheduled cloud agents, parallel multi-agent code review, and the xhigh effort level β an EdTech CEO analyzes what the finished form of a vibe coding tool looks like.
On April 14, 2026, the AI tool landscape shifted again. Claude Code introduced cloud-based automation Routines and a multi-session desktop. Notion unveiled voice input and AI agents that are now 35β50% cheaper to run. Gemini 2.5 Pro officially claimed the title of the world's best learning AI by integrating LearnLM.