According to Decrypt, developer Brandon Thomas used Anthropic’s Claude model to create free, open-source versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The replicas are described as rough but functional, demonstrating the ability to clone core office software through AI assistance. This follows a prior project in which Thomas had already built an AI-powered replica of Adobe Photoshop using similar methods. No details about code distribution, user interface design, licensing or testing were provided. The development was carried out by the same individual using the same approach; no team, organization or external collaboration is mentioned. The replicas aim to perform typical word processing, spreadsheet and presentation tasks. They are positioned as open-source and free. The ease of replication highlights how accessible AI tools have become for reproducing familiar software functions.
