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**Introducing Cowork: The Newest Addition to the Claude Family**
If you’re a fan of Claude, the intelligent AI assistant, you’re in for a treat. The team at Anthropic has just launched Cowork, a brand new feature that lets you automate non-coding tasks with ease. Yes, you read that right – you can use Claude to automate tasks without writing a single line of code!
**What is Cowork?**
Cowork is a game-changer. It’s a dedicated mode within the Claude desktop app that lets you select a folder on your system and let Claude work its magic. You can use it to reorganize files, extract information, and even create new documents. The interface is surprisingly simple – just describe the task in plain language, and Claude will take care of the rest.
**How Does it Work?**
When you start a Cowork session, you select a folder on your system. Claude can then read, edit, or create files only within that folder. You can use it to:
* Reorganize a downloads folder by sorting and renaming files
* Learn a list of screenshots, extract information, and build an expense spreadsheet
* Traverse scattered notes and produce a structured report draft
The interface is just like a regular chat, where you can continue to send follow-up directions while the work is ongoing.
**What’s the Connection to Claude Code and Claude Agent SDK?**
Cowork isn’t a separate model, but rather built on the same foundations as Claude Code. In fact, it uses the Claude Agent SDK as the underlying agent stack. If you’re familiar with Claude Code, you’ll notice that Cowork is essentially a graphical interface to the same agent that powers Claude Code.
**Connectors, Skills, and Browser-Based Workflows**
Cowork can integrate with existing services like Asana, Notion, and PayPal using Claude connectors. You can also use Skills, which are pre-built actions that can perform specific tasks like document creation or data extraction. And, with Claude in Chrome, you can take your workflows to the web, following hyperlinks, reading pages, and even acting within web apps.
**What’s the Deal with Agentic Behavior, Planning, and Parallel Tasks?**
When you give Claude a task, it plans and executes a series of actions, streaming progress updates in real-time. You can even queue multiple tasks in parallel, making it a powerful automation tool.
**Security, Access Control, and Prompt Injection**
As Cowork operates on real files, security is top-notch. You can configure access control to restrict what folders and connectors Claude can see. However, it’s essential to remember that Cowork can perform damaging operations, so handle it with care.
**The Verdict**
Cowork is currently available as a research preview for Claude Max subscribers on macOS. The Max plan is priced between $100 and $200 per month, depending on usage. Non-subscribers can join the waitlist, and Anthropic plans to add cross-machine sync and Windows support in future iterations.
**The Bottom Line**
Cowork is a powerful addition to the Claude family, offering a new way to automate non-coding tasks. Whether you’re a fan of AI assistants or just looking for a way to streamline your workflow, Cowork is definitely worth checking out.
**Get Started with Cowork Today**
To learn more, check out the technical details on the Anthropic blog. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Reddit, and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest AI and tech news!
