# Claude (including Cowork)

General agent work in Claude with files, connectors, skills, and background tasks. Cowork is being integrated into Claude.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/claude/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-09-30
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

Cowork and Chat have been brought together in Claude since September 2026. This profile describes general work with files and apps. Claude Code has its own profile for development work.

- Provider: Anthropic
- Product family: Claude
- Profile type: General-purpose agent in Claude
- Environment: Claude on web, desktop, and mobile; gradual rollout
- Connections: Files, browser and connected tools
- Setup: Account, selected files, and connections
- Pricing model: Depends on the plan

## Key features

### Multi-step work in the background

Larger tasks can continue in the cloud while your computer is turned off.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Documents and presentations

Docs and Slides create editable content; presentations can be exported as PowerPoint or PDF.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Design in the conversation

Design tasks and changes happen in the same conversation. Results can be shared by link.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Skills for recurring tasks

Existing Skills remain available and provide fixed instructions for recurring work.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Connectors for work context

Connected services provide shared context; existing connections are carried over.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Recurring tasks

Reports and other recurring tasks can be scheduled.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Questions and approvals

You decide when Claude asks before taking further actions.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

## Requirements and limits

### Integration is being enabled gradually

Requirement: The announcement first names Pro and Max; more plans will follow. Check which interface your account has already received.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Docs, Slides, and Design are beta

Limitation: The new tools are announced for paid plans. In Enterprise, administrators decide whether to enable them.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

### Actions require appropriate approvals

Requirement: Claude asks before actions by default. Settings determine when further confirmation is required.

Source: https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

## Example workflows

### Project report with slides

- Your input: Approved project notes, target audience, and desired reporting period.
- Possible result: An editable report and presentation with open points.
- What to check: Check figures, evidence, and statements for the target audience.

### Prepare documents for a conversation

- Your input: Selected documents and specific discussion questions.
- Possible result: A summary with sources and a list of unresolved questions.
- What to check: Have missing documents and unsupported conclusions flagged.

## Context

Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires.

Integration is rolling out in stages. According to the announcement, Docs, Slides, and Design are beta features; check plan and administrator approval.

## Sources

- https://claude.com/product/cowork

- https://claude.com/blog/cowork-is-now-claude

[Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)