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Apple Releases Xcode 26 Beta 7 With GPT-5 Default and Built-In Claude Support

The beta steers Xcode toward a final release that lets developers pick their preferred AI model, including on-device options.

Xcode 26 beta 7 adds support for Claude accounts and GPT-5

Overview

  • ChatGPT in Xcode now defaults to OpenAI's GPT-5, with an option to switch to GPT-4.1.
  • Two GPT-5 choices are available: a general model for speed and a 'GPT-5 (Reasoning)' variant for tougher coding tasks.
  • Native Claude integration lets paid users sign in and use Claude Sonnet 4 from the Intelligence settings panel.
  • Xcode 26 continues to support third-party API keys and running local models on Apple silicon Macs.
  • Apple says the final Xcode 26 release will offer coding help from either ChatGPT or Claude inside the app.