Claude Cowork on Mobile, Web and Desktop: What Works Where

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⚡ TL;DR Desktop gives the full Cowork experience with local files and browser control. Web and mobile let you start, steer and review cloud tasks, with notifications when Claude finishes.

Start a task at your desk, check it from the train. Claude Cowork on mobile, web and desktop share the same cloud sessions.

Surface guide. 📱

🖥️ Desktop: The Full Experience

Local files, a built-in or Chrome browser and direct screen control.

📱 Claude Cowork on Mobile and Web

Start, steer and review tasks, and use connectors, skills, projects, scheduled tasks and file previews. Mobile doesn't support newer artifacts.

🧩 Chrome Side Panel

Starts a Cowork session instantly and can read the current tab without the desktop app.

💡 Pro tip Turn on phone notifications so you know when Claude finishes or needs input.

🔄 Sync and Limits

Cloud sessions and files live in your account, so any surface can continue a task. Local files, local connectors and browser or computer control need the desktop app open. From October 6, 2026, new Pro and Max tasks run in the cloud.

Cowork follows you between devices. Want a cross-device AI workflow? Lord Of The Wix can design it. ✨

❓ Claude Cowork on mobile FAQ

Can I use Claude Cowork on mobile?

Yes. You can start, steer and review tasks.

What does desktop add?

Local files, browser control and computer use.

Does mobile support all artifacts?

No. Newer artifacts aren't supported on mobile.

Can I continue a task on another device?

Yes. Cloud sessions sync through your account.

What is the Chrome side panel?

A quick way to start Cowork and read the current tab.

🙏 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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