Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses

Microsoft began granting access to Claude Code in December, allowing thousands of developers to use the AI coding tool daily. This initiative aimed to encourage project managers and designers to experiment with coding, and the tool gained significant popularity within the company over the past six months. However, sources indicate that Microsoft plans to scale back its support for Claude Code by removing most licenses. This shift aims to redirect developers toward using Copilot CLI instead, reflecting a strategic change in the company's approach to coding tools.