
Meta has released the beta version of Muse Code, a new tool aimed at enhancing coding productivity. This release is part of Meta's broader strategy to integrate AI into software development processes, providing developers with advanced tools to streamline their workflows. The beta version is now available for testing and feedback.
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This release tightens the leash on Claude Code's autonomous capabilities while fixing critical sandbox escapes. The new effort parameter for Agent tools lets developers explicitly control sub-agent depth, a necessary guardrail as these systems grow more complex. Security fixes are prominent, addressing how plugins handle network paths and how file permissions persist during session resumption. It’s a stability patch that ensures the tool remains usable in enterprise environments without compromising on the new agent features.
Anthropic quietly shipped a significant model update alongside routine maintenance. Claude Haiku 5.5 is now the default on the API, offering a 1M context window at $0.10 per million tokens, which lowers the cost floor for high-volume coding tasks. The release also patches critical stability issues in the local agent runtime, specifically fixing memory leaks in HTTP MCP connections and resolving session state corruption during context compaction. These fixes matter because they stabilize the autonomous coding workflow that developers rely on daily. With Haiku 5.5 now standard, teams can deploy cheaper, faster iterations without manual configuration.
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