AI News – March 5, 2026

GitHub Copilot Workspace Adds Multi-Repository Context

GitHub announced that Copilot Workspace now supports context awareness across multiple repositories simultaneously, allowing developers to work on microservices architectures more efficiently. The update includes intelligent dependency tracking that automatically pulls relevant code from linked repos when making changes. Early access users report 40% faster development time on distributed system projects.

Anthropic Releases MCP Server Registry with 500+ Integrations

Anthropic launched an official Model Context Protocol server registry, cataloging over 500 community-built and verified MCP servers for databases, APIs, and development tools. The registry includes automated security scanning and compatibility testing across Claude versions. Popular additions include native MCP servers for PostgreSQL, Redis, and major cloud provider APIs.

OpenHands 2.0 Brings Autonomous Code Refactoring

The open-source AI agent framework OpenHands released version 2.0 with autonomous refactoring capabilities that can modernize legacy codebases while maintaining functionality. The update introduces a new "safe mode" that creates comprehensive test suites before making structural changes and rolls back automatically if tests fail. The framework now supports persistent memory across coding sessions for long-term project understanding.

Cursor Introduces Real-Time Collaborative AI Sessions

Cursor's latest update enables multiple developers to share the same AI assistant context in real-time collaborative coding sessions. The feature maintains conversation history and code understanding across all participants, with each developer able to query the shared AI independently. Teams using the feature report improved pair programming experiences and faster onboarding for new team members.