Build and Host AI-Powered Apps with Claude

Build and Host AI-Powered Apps with Claude – No Deployment Needed

原始链接: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-powered-artifacts

Anthropic's Claude app now lets developers build, host, and share interactive, AI-powered applications directly within the platform. This new feature allows Claude to create artifacts that interact with users through its API, essentially turning them into shareable apps. Users authenticate with their own Claude accounts, meaning their API usage applies to their subscription, eliminating developer costs. No API key management is required. Claude generates real, modifiable code for complex AI tasks like creating AI-powered games, learning tools, data analysis apps, and writing assistants. Developers can describe their desired app, and Claude will write the code, debug, and refine it based on feedback. Sharing is streamlined via a link, bypassing complex deployment processes. While currently limited to internal Claude API calls and text-based completions, this capability offers a simplified development experience and is available in beta to all Claude users.

This Hacker News thread discusses Anthropic's new feature for building and hosting AI-powered apps with Claude. Users are intrigued by the potential for creating custom, niche applications, with some comparing it to OpenAI's Custom GPTs. A key draw is the ability for shared artifacts to leverage the Claude API, tying usage to the logged-in user's account, potentially democratizing AI app development. Several commenters raise concerns about the cost of running AI-powered apps, particularly if they become popular and are not monetized. The limitations of the tool are also debated, including the lack of persistent storage and external API access, although it is expected that these capabilities will be added in the future. Many commenters discussed whether this model poses a challenge to the SaaS industry. While it may disrupt B2C SaaS and internal business processes, B2B SaaS is likely safe due to support, reliability, compliance, and security needs that AI-generated apps can't yet provide. A recurring theme is the need for a monetization strategy for app creators and clear UX around user cost responsibility.

原文

Today, we’re introducing the ability to build, host, and share interactive AI-powered apps directly in the Claude app. Now developers can iterate faster on their AI apps without worrying about the complexity and cost of scaling for a growing audience.

Build and host Claude-powered apps

Here’s what we built: Claude can now create artifacts that interact with Claude through an API— turning these artifacts into AI-powered apps, where the economics actually work for sharing.

When someone uses your Claude-powered app:

They authenticate with their existing Claude account
Their API usage counts against their subscription, not yours
You pay nothing for their usage
No one needs to manage API keys

Claude writes real code that orchestrates complex AI functionality. You can see it, modify it, and share it freely.

Community ideas

Early users have already used interactive artifacts to build:

AI-powered games with NPCs that remember conversations and adapt to player choices
Learning tools that adjust to individual skill levels and provide personalized tutoring
Data analysis apps where users upload CSVs and ask follow-up questions in natural language
Writing assistants that help with everything from scripts to technical documentation
Agent workflows that orchestrate multiple Claude calls for complex tasks

Getting started

Start building in the Claude app by enabling this new interactive capability. Simply describe what you want to create, and Claude will write the code for you.

As you work together, Claude can debug and improve its own code based on your feedback. Once your app is ready, you can share it instantly through a link—no deployment process needed. Claude takes care of the technical details like prompt engineering, error handling, and orchestration logic, allowing you to focus entirely on bringing your idea to life.

What you can do:

Use a Claude API within your artifacts
Process files and create rich UIs with React
See, fork, and customize any artifact

Current limitations:

No external API calls (yet)
No persistent storage
Limited to a text-based completion API

This capability is available in beta to Free, Pro, and Max plan users.