AI News Brief - May 15, 2026

Claude Code Introduces Multi-Repository Context Windows

Anthropic announced that Claude Code can now maintain context across up to 10 linked repositories simultaneously, with a combined context window of 500K tokens. The feature uses intelligent caching to prioritize recently modified files and relevant dependencies, reducing hallucinations when working on microservice architectures. Early adopters report 40% fewer context-switching errors in complex codebases.

MCP Gateway Protocol Reaches 1.0 Stability

The Model Context Protocol consortium released MCP Gateway 1.0, establishing a standardized routing layer for connecting multiple MCP servers to AI applications. The specification includes built-in authentication, rate limiting, and context prioritization across federated knowledge sources. Over 200 MCP-compatible tools have already integrated the gateway protocol, including major database providers and development environments.

OpenHands Agent Framework Adds Visual UI Interaction

The open-source OpenHands project released v3.0 with native support for browser automation and visual understanding, allowing agents to interact with web applications through actual DOM manipulation and screenshot analysis. The framework now supports multi-modal task planning where agents can switch between terminal commands, API calls, and UI interactions. The release includes pre-trained policies for common SaaS platforms and testing frameworks.

Cursor Launches Collaborative Agent Sessions

Cursor IDE introduced "Pair Programming Rooms" where multiple developers can work alongside AI agents with shared context and synchronized edits. The feature maintains separate agent instances for each developer while merging insights and suggestions in real-time. Premium tier users can now create persistent agent profiles trained on team-specific coding patterns and architectural preferences.