Anthropic launches Mods plugin system for Claude Code
What happened
On 3 October 2026, Anthropic released the Mods plugin system for Claude Code. According to The Decoder, Mods is a middleware layer that runs inside the tool, letting developers use JavaScript or TypeScript functions to hook into events such as tool calls, user prompts and UI rendering, so they can add custom panels, intercept tool calls or wire in new commands. Coverage so far deals only with the launch itself, mentions no earlier related reports, and shows no contradictions in figures, dates or claims.
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- The DecoderClaude Code's new Mods system lets developers rewrite the AI coding tool from the inside
Anthropic is adding a "Mods" system to Claude Code, essentially middleware that runs directly inside the tool. Developers can use JavaScript or TypeScript to reshape the interface and behavior, adding custom panels, intercepting tool calls, or wiring up new commands.