Claude Cowork Basics: Hand Off Multi-Step Work to Claude

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⚡ TL;DR Cowork brings Claude Code's agentic approach to everyday work. Pick Cowork, describe the outcome, review the plan and let it run. Available on paid plans.

What if you could hand off a whole task, not just a question? These Claude Cowork basics show how.

Starter guide. 🧑‍💼

🧑‍💼 Claude Cowork Basics

Cowork applies the agentic approach of Claude Code to knowledge work, carrying out multi-step tasks without a terminal. It's on Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise.

☁️ Where It Runs

Tasks run in the cloud and are saved to your account, so you can continue on desktop, web or mobile. Local files, the browser and computer use need the desktop app, in beta on macOS, Windows and Linux.

▶️ Starting a Task

Select Cowork in the message box, describe the outcome, review Claude's approach and let it run.

💡 Pro tip Describe the finished result, such as 'a 10-slide deck from these notes', not the steps.

🧰 Key Capabilities

Highlights:

📁 Local file access on desktop
🤖 Parallel sub-agents
📊 Polished spreadsheets and slides
⏰ Scheduled tasks and projects
🌐 Browser actions

Cowork turns Claude into a colleague who delivers. Want Cowork workflows for your team? Lord Of The Wix can build them. ✨

❓ Claude Cowork basics FAQ

What is Claude Cowork?

A way for Claude to carry out multi-step knowledge work tasks.

Which plans include Cowork?

Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise.

Where do Cowork tasks run?

In the cloud, saved to your account.

What needs the desktop app?

Local files, the browser and computer use.

How do I start a task?

Select Cowork, describe the outcome and let it run.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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