Claude Coming Soon: Native Code Assistant & Deep Research Tools

According to internal sources, Anthropic is actively working on two new features called Harmony and Compass that are designed to significantly improve its AI models Claude capabilities. These new features are expected to be integrated into Claude to provide users with even more powerful code assistance and in-depth research support.

Harmony: An AI Assistant for Integrated Code

Harmony is a new feature that allows users to integrate local file catalogs into Claude contexts. With this feature, Claude can read, index, and analyze files in the directory directly, enabling seamless interaction with user files.

Sources tell us that Harmony has been Anthropic has been updated in the codebase and may soon be available to users in the feature preview settings. While the feature has not yet been officially released, tests have already shown that it has strong potential.

For example, in the test, Claude was able to read an Android application project, index each file, and then generate a comprehensive summary. The test also shows context capacity usage, clearly demonstrating how much memory is consumed throughout the process.

What's more, Harmony not only supports read analysis, but also enables users to modify existing files, save changes, and even create new files directly in the integrated directory. It also supports keyword-based searches and provides a structured overview of results.

Some tests have shown that Harmony has the potential to be a powerful AI coding assistant. In one test, Claude analyzed a complete codebase in a matter of minutes and managed to identify 10 different security vulnerabilities in the project. If this feature is widely used, it could mark a significant leap forward in the field of AI-assisted software development.

Compass: AI-Driven Deep Research

In addition to Harmony, Anthropic is working on another feature called Compass. While specific details are not yet known, Compass may enable Claude to conduct in-depth research across multiple sources, including web searches, scholarly resources, and structured reports.

The words "memory," "task," and "agent" appear in recent code updates, suggesting that Anthropic may be exploring features like Autonomous AI Agents. However, it remains to be seen how these tools will work in Claude.

future outlook

According to the latest news, Anthropic is preparing to launch three major features:

1. Web Search - Expand Claude's ability to collect and analyze online information.
2. Harmony - Native file integration capabilities for AI code and content analysis.
3. Compass - A potential in-depth research tool that can provide structured insights from a variety of sources.

While there is no exact release date for these features, they have appeared in the codebase and preview settings, which hints at their imminent release. If successfully applied, these new features could significantly enhance Claude's capabilities, making it an even more powerful AI assistant for code, research, and everyday work.