Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Desktop agent that works in your files — no coding required

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new AI agent designed to assist non-technical users in managing files and completing tasks without coding. This feature, available exclusively to Claude Max subscribers, allows users to grant Claude access to specific folders on their computers, enabling it to read, edit, and create files. Cowork leverages the architecture of Claude Code, which was initially aimed at developers but has now been adapted for broader use. The tool can perform various tasks, such as organizing files or generating reports from receipts, and was reportedly developed in just a week and a half. This launch positions Anthropic to compete in the growing market for AI-powered productivity tools.

• Cowork allows non-technical users to manage files with AI assistance.
• Users can grant Claude access to specific folders for file manipulation.
• The tool can generate reports and organize files efficiently.
• Cowork was developed in approximately a week and a half.
• It positions Anthropic to compete with major players in AI productivity.