Apple Integrates ChatGPT and AI Models into Xcode for Enhanced Development

Apple has unveiled a significant upgrade to Xcode, its integrated development environment (IDE), at WWDC 2025. The latest version, Xcode 26, now incorporates OpenAI’s ChatGPT directly into the coding workflow, aiming to streamline code generation, documentation, and various other development tasks. This move signifies Apple’s commitment to integrating AI deeply within its developer ecosystem.

In addition to ChatGPT integration, Apple announced that developers can leverage API keys to connect AI models from other providers to Xcode. This enables AI-powered programming suggestions and assistance, expanding the possibilities for developers to harness AI in their projects.

According to Apple’s blog post, Xcode 26 empowers developers to “connect [AI] models directly into their coding experience to write code, tests, and documentation; iterate on a design; fix errors; and more.” This suggests a comprehensive approach to leveraging AI across the entire development lifecycle.

Developers can utilize ChatGPT within Xcode without requiring a separate account. For paid ChatGPT subscribers, linking their accounts will unlock higher rate limits, ensuring a smoother and more efficient coding experience.

In parallel with these integrations, Apple introduced the Foundation Models framework, enabling developers to tap into the company’s on-device AI models. Requiring only three lines of code, this framework facilitates the deployment of local models on Apple Silicon-powered devices, promising optimized performance and privacy.

While earlier rumors suggested a potential collaboration between Apple and Anthropic for AI-driven coding software, Apple ultimately chose to integrate ChatGPT, demonstrating a clear strategic direction in its AI partnerships. The earlier demo of Swift Assist, a coding assistant for Xcode, although promising, did not see a wide release.