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AI · June 18, 2026

Merlin by Encord

Manage your AI data infrastructure in a single conversation

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What it does

Merlin is the agentic intelligence layer for Encord. Set up a project from a prompt, get the metrics and coverage gaps that matter on demand, and fix the issues holding your model back. This release lets you manage your AI data infrastructure in a single conversation, from the tools you already work in. Now in beta via MCP, in Claude, Codex and all other agentic coding platforms – with Slack and more coming soon.

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