Claude in Xcode 26: How Apple’s AI Integration Transforms Swift Development

1. The 30-Second Briefing Apple’s Xcode 26 now ships with a built-in Claude login. Once you connect your existing Claude account, Sonnet 4 runs inside the IDE: you chat, it writes Swift, adds docs, builds SwiftUI previews, and refactors legacy code. No extra cost if you already subscribe to Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plans that include Claude Code. 2. Why This Matters to Everyday Coders Typical Pain-Point Old Workflow Claude-In-Xcode Workflow Time Saved* Reading alien code Global search + guess Select → “Explain this file” ~30 min Writing SwiftUI previews Hand-code Preview structs “Make dark-mode iPad preview” ~10 min …