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What makes Claude Cowork so powerful?
Claude Cowork is Anthropic's revolutionary collaboration mode for Claude AI. With six core features, you transform Claude from a chatbot into a fully automated AI coworker.
Skills
Create reusable AI capabilities that enable Claude to perform complex tasks in a structured way. From data analysis to content creation, Skills are the building blocks of your AI workflow.
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Plugins
Extend Claude with plugins that connect to external tools and services. Generate images, search the web, create charts and more, all from a single conversation.
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Connectors
Connect Claude directly to your favorite apps like Google Drive, Notion, Slack and more. Connectors ensure Claude always has access to the right context.
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Dispatch
Send tasks to Claude from any device or app. With Dispatch, you can assign tasks to Claude via email, Slack or other channels without opening the interface.
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Scheduled Tasks
Let Claude automatically execute tasks at set times. From daily summaries to weekly reports, Scheduled Tasks turns Claude into your personal AI assistant that never sleeps.
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Projects
Organize your Cowork sessions into projects with their own context, files and instructions. No need to re-explain your setup every time.
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Computer Use
Claude controls your desktop: clicking, typing, reading screens. Perfect for tasks in apps without an API, like filling forms or taking screenshots. Requires the desktop app.
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Safety & Privacy
Claude Cowork runs on desktop, web and mobile. You control which apps and files Claude can access, and you choose whether every action requires confirmation.
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Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs. Claude Cowork features are available starting from the Pro plan.
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Claude Cowork in 10 minutes
Go from zero to your first automated workflow. No technical skills needed.
Create your first Skill
3 minGo to Claude Cowork > Skills > Create. Name it 'Email Writer'. Write: 'Write a professional email. Be concise, friendly, and sign off with my name.'
Try it: 'Use my Email Writer skill to respond to this client asking about pricing.'
Enable a Plugin
1 minGo to Settings > Plugins > Enable 'Web Search'. Now Claude can look up current information while writing your emails.
Connect an app
2 minGo to Settings > Connectors > Connect Google Drive or Notion. Now Claude can reference your documents when writing.
Try: 'Check my project plan in Drive and write an update email to the client.'
Set up Dispatch
2 minEnable Dispatch and connect your email. Now you can forward any email to Claude and it will draft a response using your Email Writer Skill.
Schedule it
2 minCreate a Scheduled Task: 'Every morning at 9 AM, check my inbox for new client emails and draft responses using my Email Writer Skill.'
Claude now handles your morning email routine automatically.
You now have an AI coworker that writes emails in your style, on autopilot.
That took 10 minutes. Imagine what you can build in an hour.
Everything you need to know about Claude Cowork
What is Claude Cowork?
Claude Cowork is Anthropic's advanced collaboration mode for Claude AI, designed to work seamlessly with humans. Unlike a regular chatbot, Claude Cowork can independently execute complex tasks, connect to external tools and services, and even plan and execute tasks on a schedule. It's the most complete AI assistant currently available for productivity and automation.
Claude Skills: Build reusable AI workflows
With Claude Skills, you can create reusable instruction sets that Claude follows when executing tasks. Think of a 'Blog Post Writer' skill that always follows your brand guidelines, tone of voice and SEO practices. Or a 'Data Analyst' skill that automatically generates charts from CSV files. Skills are the building blocks that transform Claude from a generic AI into your personal expert.
Claude Plugins: Unlimited possibilities
Plugins extend Claude's capabilities by connecting to external services. The Web Search plugin lets Claude look up current information. The DALL-E plugin enables image generation from within a conversation. The Code Interpreter plugin lets Claude write and execute Python code. With Plugins, Claude becomes a versatile tool that can handle virtually any task, from data analysis and visualization to creating presentations and searching documents.
Claude Connectors: Integrate with your tools
Connectors make it possible to link Claude to the apps and services you use daily. Connect Claude to Google Drive to search and summarize documents. Link it to Notion to query your knowledge base. Or integrate with Slack so Claude can read and respond to messages. Connectors ensure Claude always has the right context to help you, without manually copying and pasting information.
Claude Dispatch: Send tasks from anywhere
With Dispatch, you can send tasks to Claude from any device or platform. Email Claude with an assignment and it gets picked up automatically. Or use Slack, WhatsApp or other channels to quickly assign a task. Dispatch makes Claude accessible wherever you are, without having to open the Cowork interface.
Claude Scheduled Tasks: Automate your day
Scheduled Tasks is perhaps the most groundbreaking feature of Claude Cowork. It lets you set up tasks that Claude automatically executes at fixed times. Have Claude create a daily news summary. Schedule a weekly analysis of your website statistics. Or set up daily reports of your social media metrics. With Scheduled Tasks, Claude becomes an autonomous AI coworker that works proactively, even while you sleep.
Why learn Claude Cowork?
Claude Cowork fundamentally changes how we work with AI. Instead of just asking questions and receiving answers, you can now set up a complete AI coworker that independently executes tasks, integrates with your existing tools, and even works proactively through scheduled tasks. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to automate processes, a developer wanting to work faster, or a content creator wanting to produce more, Claude Cowork provides the tools to 10x your productivity. The videos on this page help you step by step to become a true Claude Cowork expert.
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Record a skill: show Claude your task once with a screen recording
You can now create a skill in Claude Cowork by recording your screen: perform the task once, narrate what you're doing, and Claude turns the recording into a reusable skill. How Record a skill works, what you need, and how to make a recording that produces a skill you'll actually use.
Read moreAugust 12, 2026
Stop prompting. Give Claude work.
Most people use Claude Cowork as a better chatbot. Not because it's hard, but because they're asking themselves the wrong question. This article explains how to switch from asking questions to handing over work: the five parts of a good work assignment, three tasks to start with this week, and the boundaries where you should stay at the wheel.
Read moreJune 14, 2026
Was Fable fabulously good? Holding the numbers up to the light
The name invites the pun: was Fable 5 really fabulously good, or did it mostly stay a good story? The benchmarks were spectacular, but the model lived only three days and nearly all the numbers came from Anthropic itself. An honest weighing of what we do and don't know.
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