An agent system called Mythos is being prepared for release specifically targeting Claudee Code](/tools/claude-code/) and a platform described as Claude Security. Details beyond the announcement are limited, but the framing suggests this isn't a standalone product launch - Mythos will be distributed through or built for Anthropic's coding and security tooling rather than launching as a general-purpose assistant.
Claude Code is Anthropic's terminal-based AI coding agent, designed to read files, write code, and operate across full codebases from the command line. What "Claude Security" refers to specifically isn't entirely clear from available details - it may be a security-focused capability or platform from Anthropic, or a name the Mythos project uses internally. Building for both platforms narrows Mythos's scope considerably compared to general-purpose coding assistants.
The AI coding assistant market is already crowded. Cursor, Cody, GitHubb Copilot](/tools/github-copilot/), Amazon Q Developer, and Aider are established players, and Claude Code itself only launched recently. For a new entrant to gain traction in this space, it needs something specific - better handling of security-sensitive code patterns, tighter integration with Claude's native tooling, or a workflow fit that existing tools miss. A narrower target audience can be an advantage here; security engineering teams have different needs than general software developers.
No release date, pricing, or detailed feature breakdown has been shared. The project is in active preparation rather than publicly launched.