Microsoft opens Claude Code to internal devs

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- Microsoft opened access to Anthropic's Claude Code in December, allowing internal developers to use the tool daily.
- Microsoft invited thousands of its developers, as well as project managers and designers, to experiment with coding via Claude Code.
- TechCrunch reported a desktop widget called Clawdmeter that visualizes Claude Code usage statistics for users.
Why it matters: Microsoft's internal devs now have daily access to Anthropic's Claude Code, expanding AI‑driven coding across the company; Anthropic gains a large new user base, boosting its usage metrics.
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