AI Developer Resources

Curated tools and updates for prompt engineers and AI developers

Updated October 28, 2025

Recommended Tools by Category

Curated selection of AI tools currently worth using

AI Agents & Automation

  • • ChatGPT Atlas - AI-powered browser with agent mode
  • • Claude Agent SDK - Build production-ready AI agents
  • • ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
  • • Claude Computer Use
  • • Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • • Claude Code Chrome extension

Image Generation AI

  • • Qwen-Image-Edit-2509 - Multi-image editing
  • • Seedream 4.0 - ByteDance
  • • DALL-E 3 via ChatGPT
  • • Midjourney V7
  • • Stable Diffusion 3.5
  • • Adobe Firefly 3

Video Generation AI

  • • Google Veo 3.1 - Now with dialogue and sound effects
  • • Kling AI 2.1
  • • Midjourney Image-to-Video
  • • Alibaba Wan2.2

Language Models

  • • Claude Sonnet 4.5 - #1 on SWE-bench at 74.5%
  • • Claude Haiku 4.5 - Fast, cost-effective at 1/3 the cost
  • • GPT-5 Pro for reasoning
  • • Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • • Gemini 2.5 Deep Think - Advanced reasoning mode
  • • Grok 4 for real-time data

Claude Code & MCP

  • • Claude Code CLI tool
  • • MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers
  • • GitHub MCP integration
  • • File system MCP tools

AI Productivity Apps

  • • Notion AI for documentation
  • • Cursor IDE for coding
  • • Perplexity for research
  • • GitHub Copilot Workspace

Top MCP Servers

Essential Model Context Protocol servers for Claude and other AI assistants

Zen MCP Server

Multi-model orchestration connecting Claude with Gemini Pro, O3, and GPT-5. Automatically bypasses MCP's 25K token limit. When Claude resets, continue seamlessly with other models.

View on GitHub

GitHub MCP (Remote)

Official GitHub server with OAuth 2.0 support. No local installation required. One-click VS Code setup. Manage PRs, issues, and code directly through Claude.

Official Repository

Claude Code MCP

Run Claude Code inside Claude with permissions bypassed. One-shot mode for complex edits that Cursor struggles with. Queue multiple commands to save context.

View Project

Sequa MCP

Stop stitching context manually. Your entire codebase and documentation available instantly to Copilot and Cursor. No more copy-paste or context limitations.

GitHub Repository
Quick Setup: GitHub MCP Remote Official Announcement 
# For VS Code (1.101+) - One-click install available
# Or add to your MCP config:

{
  "servers": {
    "github": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer ${input:github_mcp_pat}"
      }
    }
  }
}

AI Video Generation

Leading platforms for AI-generated video content

Kling AI 2.0

22 million users globally. 1080p at 30fps, up to 3-minute videos. Hyper-realistic physics, multi-element editing, virtual try-ons. The most popular Chinese AI video platform.

Official Website

Google Veo 3.1

Enhanced AI video generator with improved realistic textures, native audio support including dialogue and sound effects. Part of October 2025 Gemini Drop. Available to AI Ultra subscribers ($249.99/month).

Google AI Blog

Alibaba Wan 2.2

Open-source video AI with fine lighting and camera control. Download and run locally without restrictions. Strong alternative to closed commercial models.

GitHub Repository

Midjourney Video

Image-to-video feature now in testing. Leverages Midjourney's superior image generation for video creation. Currently in closed beta for select users.

Midjourney Platform

Prompt Engineering Tools

Advanced methodologies and frameworks for AI development

BMad Method

Revolutionary AI-driven development framework. Specialized agents (Analyst, PM, Architect) create detailed PRDs and architecture docs. Eliminates context loss in AI development.

Official Repository

DSPy Framework

Stanford's declarative language for structured LLM pipelines. Automatic prompt optimization and systematic evaluation. The scientific approach to prompt engineering.

Stanford NLP GitHub

LangChain

Industry standard for building LLM applications. Extensive integrations, memory management, and chain composition. Essential for production AI systems.

LangChain GitHub

Sammo

Advanced metaprompting with minibatching and optimization. Systematic approach to prompt improvement through automated testing and refinement.

Microsoft Research
BMad Method Quick Start Full Tutorial 
# Clone and install BMad Method
git clone https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD.git
npm run install:bmad

# Initialize with your AI assistant (Claude/GPT/Gemini)
# Upload the agent files and start with:
"Initialize BMad Method for [project-name]
Role: Product Analyst
Task: Create comprehensive PRD"

# Two-phase approach ensures context preservation

Claude & Anthropic Updates

Critical updates and announcements from October 2025

OCT 27

Claude for Financial Services Update

New Excel add-in, real-time market data connectors, pre-built agent skills for DCF models and coverage reports. First industry-specific Claude offering enables financial analysts to automate complex workflows directly within Microsoft Excel.

Source: PYMNTS Article
OCT 20

Claude Code Web and Mobile Launch

Claude Code now available on web (claude.ai/code) and iOS app for Pro and Max subscribers. Accounts for $500M+ in annualized revenue. 90% of Claude Code's own codebase is AI-written, demonstrating the platform's production capabilities.

Source: TechCrunch Coverage
OCT 15

Claude Haiku 4.5 in GitHub Copilot

Fast, cost-effective model now available in GitHub Copilot for Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users. Matches Sonnet 4 coding capabilities at 1/3 the cost and 2x+ speed. Represents major expansion of Claude's developer tool ecosystem.

Source: GitHub Changelog
OCT 14

Major Enterprise Partnerships Announced

Salesforce Partnership: Claude integrated into Agentforce for regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, and cybersecurity. IBM Integration: Claude across entire software portfolio. Microsoft 365: Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1 added to Copilot.

Source: Salesforce PR | Multiple sources
OCT 01

Claude Sonnet 4.5 Released - World's Best Coding Model

Achieves 74.5% on SWE-bench Verified, outperforming all competitors. Includes Claude Agent SDK, checkpoints in Claude Code, VS Code extension, and code execution in Claude apps. Same pricing as Sonnet 4 ($3/$15 per million tokens). Sets new industry benchmark for AI coding assistants.

Source: Anthropic Announcement
OCT 01

Claude Plugin System Released

Extend Claude Code with custom commands, agents, hooks, and MCP servers. Repository-level configuration for team collaboration. Developers can now build and share custom extensions for domain-specific workflows.

Source: Anthropic Docs

Industry News

Major developments in AI and related technologies

OCT 25

Europe Launches €1B AI Sovereignty Initiative

European leaders announced €1 billion in funding for domestic AI development, particularly in defense, healthcare, and public administration. Strategy embraces open-source technologies to aid startup growth. Focus on AI-enabled defense systems and supporting European firms like Mistral and Helsing.

Source: Financial Times | Medium coverage
OCT 23

Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Deep Think for Ultra Subscribers

Google AI Ultra subscribers get early access to Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, Gemini's most advanced reasoning mode. Capable of thinking longer and generating multiple parallel streams of thought simultaneously. Excels at iterative development, scientific research, and complex coding tasks.

Source: Gemini Release Notes
OCT 22

Ring-1T: First Open-Source MoE Model with 1 Trillion Parameters

Ring-1T debuts as the first open-source Mixture of Experts model with 1 trillion total parameters (actively using ~50B per token). Breakthrough in democratizing advanced reasoning - achieves IMO-2025 silver medal level on math benchmarks. Sets new standard for accessible large-scale AI.

Source: arXiv Paper
OCT 21

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas AI Browser

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas - an AI-powered browser for macOS with built-in ChatGPT, agent mode for automated tasks, and browser memory features. Available to all users (free and paid). Windows, iOS, and Android versions coming soon. Represents major platform shift as OpenAI reaches 800M weekly users.

Source: TechCrunch | The Guardian
OCT 18

Google's October Gemini Drop: Major Productivity Upgrades

October 2025 Gemini Drop brings Gemini Canvas (auto-generate presentations with themes and imagery, export to Slides), Veo 3.1 with realistic textures and dialogue/sound effects, Gemini 2.5 Flash with enhanced step-by-step reasoning, and Gemini for Google TV conversational assistant.

Source: Google Blog | Android Central
OCT 15

OpenAI Reaches 800 Million Weekly Users at DevDay 2025

OpenAI transformed DevDay 2025 into a platform launch, announcing the Apps SDK that turns ChatGPT into an app ecosystem where developers can build commercial applications. Introduced Agent Kit for building autonomous AI workers with visual canvas design and evaluation suite. 100M user gain in just one month.

Source: VentureBeat
OCT 10

OpenAI + AMD Announce Record-Breaking $100B+ Partnership

OpenAI and AMD sealed a multi-billion dollar agreement to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's dominance. Deal includes equity component: AMD granted OpenAI rights to purchase 160M shares (~10% ownership). First deployment begins late 2026.

Source: Wall Street Journal | Medium coverage
SEP 22

Alibaba's Qwen-Image-Edit-2509 Sets New Standard for AI Image Editing

Alibaba releases game-changing image editor with breakthrough multi-image editing capabilities. Supports "person + product" and "person + scene" combinations, native ControlNet integration, and precise text editing. The 20B parameter model is fully open-source and rivals Google's Nano Banana.

Source: GitHub Repository | Hugging Face
SEP 12

ByteDance Launches Seedream 4.0 to Challenge Google's Nano Banana

ByteDance unveils professional-grade AI image generator capable of producing 2K resolution images in under 2 seconds. Features unified architecture for generation and editing, supports up to 6 reference images for consistency, and targets professional workflows with text-based editing commands.

Source: ByteDance Official | Times of India
SEP 09

MCP Becomes Industry Standard

OpenAI and Microsoft officially adopt Model Context Protocol. ChatGPT integration now live, Copilot Studio adds native support. Google DeepMind confirms Gemini integration in development. MCP emerging as the "open standard for AI agentic era."

Source: Anthropic MCP Docs | Official MCP Servers
SEP 01

Anthropic Settles Copyright Case for $1.5 Billion

Largest copyright resolution in U.S. history. Settlement amounts to $3,000 per book plus interest. Case revealed Anthropic used "millions" of books for training Claude, including pirated copies.

Source: Wikipedia - Anthropic
AUG 27

AI Security Threat Report: Claude Code Weaponized

Anthropic's threat intelligence reveals sophisticated cybercriminals using Claude Code for ransomware development and large-scale data theft. North Korean operatives secured remote US tech jobs using Claude for interviews and daily work.

Source: Anthropic Threat Report
JUN 05

Reddit Sues Anthropic Over Data Scraping

Reddit accuses Anthropic of accessing content over 100,000 times since July 2024, despite claims of blocking. Lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between AI companies and content platforms over training data usage.

Source: Techzine Report

Essential Resources

Key repositories and documentation

Awesome MCP Servers

Comprehensive collection of MCP servers maintained by the community. Includes categorized lists, installation guides, and compatibility notes.

View Collection

MCP Documentation

Official Model Context Protocol documentation from Anthropic. Complete specifications, integration guides, and best practices.

Official Docs

Prompt Engineering Guide

Comprehensive guide covering latest research, techniques, and tools. Maintained by DAIR.AI with contributions from the community.

View Guide

Anthropic API

Official API documentation for Claude integration. Includes rate limits, pricing, model specifications, and code examples.

API Documentation

Essential AI Tools - October 2025

The most powerful and practical AI platforms currently leading the market

Google Veo 3.1

1080p video generation with native audio, dialogue, and sound effects

Try in Photos →

Kling AI 2.1

Chinese leader in AI video with 22M+ users, automatic sound effects

Generate Videos →

Claude Sonnet 4.5

Best-in-class coding AI with 74.5% accuracy on SWE-Bench

Start Coding →

GPT-5 Pro

OpenAI's flagship with GPT-5 Thinking for complex reasoning

Try ChatGPT →

Gemini 2.5 Pro

1M token context, #1 on LMArena, best value for money

Access Gemini →

Eli Lilly TuneLab

$1B AI platform for drug discovery, now open to biotech startups

Apply Access →

VaxSeer

ML platform predicting flu vaccines better than WHO methods

Read Research →

FutureHouse Crow

Best AI agent for scientific literature retrieval and summarization

Try PaperQA →

Alibaba Wan 2.2

Open-source video AI with fine lighting and camera control

Download Model →

ChatGPT Atlas

AI browser with agent mode for macOS (Windows/iOS/Android coming)

Try Atlas →