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What is Claude Cowork?
A research preview feature that gives Claude direct access to your files.
File Management
Give Claude access to a folder. It can read, organize, rename, and create files like a coworker.
Document Creation
Create spreadsheets from screenshots, generate reports from notes, transform data into documents.
Task Automation
Automate batch renaming, format conversion, and file organization by date or type.
Smart Assistance
Works with Claude's Skills and Connectors for powerful file + web workflows.
How to Use Claude Cowork
Get started in minutes with these simple steps.
Open Claude Desktop
Download and open the Claude desktop app on your Mac.
Click on Cowork
Find and click the Cowork option in the sidebar.
Select a Folder
Choose a folder on your computer to give Claude access to.
Give Instructions
Tell Claude what you want to do with your files.
Pro Tips
Popular Use Cases
See how professionals use Claude Cowork to boost productivity.
For Developers
Streamline your development workflow
- Organize project files by type
- Generate README documentation
- Create boilerplate structures
- Batch rename with patterns
- Extract code snippets to files
For Writers
Focus on writing, not file management
- Organize research materials
- Create outlines from notes
- Compile manuscripts
- Format for publishing
- Extract quotes and references
For Business
Automate repetitive document tasks
- Generate reports from data
- Create spreadsheets from images
- Organize invoices by date
- Automate document workflows
- Extract data from PDFs
For Students
Stay organized throughout the semester
- Organize notes by subject
- Create study guides
- Compile research papers
- Format citations
- Archive old coursework
What Users Are Saying
Real feedback from early Cowork adopters.
"Cowork saved me hours of manual file organization. I just describe what I want and it handles everything."
"The ability to create spreadsheets from screenshots is a game-changer for my data entry workflow."
"Finally, an AI that actually understands file management. It's like having a smart assistant on my Mac."
Cowork vs Traditional Methods
See how much time you can save with AI-powered file management.
| Task | Manual | With Cowork |
|---|---|---|
| Organize 100+ files | 2-3 hours | 2 minutes |
| Create spreadsheet from image | 30 minutes | 30 seconds |
| Batch rename files | 15 minutes | 1 minute |
| Generate report from notes | 1 hour | 5 minutes |
| Find duplicate files | Manual search | Automatic |
* Time estimates based on typical file management tasks. Actual results may vary.
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Claude Cowork Now Available for Pro Users at $20/Month
Great news! Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork access to Pro subscribers. Learn what this means for you and how to get started with Cowork today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know.
Claude Cowork is a feature in the Claude desktop app that lets you give Claude access to a folder on your computer. Claude can then read, edit, and create files in that folder, working like a digital coworker. It's currently available as a research preview for Claude Max subscribers on macOS.
To access Claude Cowork, you need:
- A Claude Max subscription ($20/month)
- The Claude desktop app for macOS
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
Download the app from claude.com/download and click on "Cowork" in the sidebar.
Claude Cowork can help you with many file-related tasks:
- Organize and rename files in your folders
- Create spreadsheets from screenshots or images
- Generate reports from scattered notes
- Automate repetitive file management tasks
- Convert files between different formats
- Extract data from documents
Yes, Claude Cowork is designed with safety in mind:
- Claude can only access folders you explicitly permit
- It asks before taking significant actions
- You can revoke access at any time
- Files are processed locally
Always review proposed actions before confirming destructive operations.
Both are powerful tools, but designed for different use cases:
- Claude Cowork: Desktop app for general file management, document creation, and everyday productivity tasks. Best for non-developers.
- Claude Code: Command-line tool specifically for software development. Best for developers working on code projects.
If you're primarily working with documents and files, Cowork is the better choice.
Currently, Claude Cowork is only available on macOS as part of the research preview. Anthropic has not announced plans for Windows or Linux support yet, but we'll update our guides when new platforms become available.
Cowork can work with most common file types including:
- Documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, RTF
- Spreadsheets: XLSX, CSV
- Images: PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP
- Code files: JS, PY, HTML, CSS, and more
- Data files: JSON, XML, YAML
We're building resources to help you master Claude Cowork:
- Prompt Generator for common tasks
- 100+ ready-to-use prompts
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Real-world workflow templates
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