Claude · General-purpose agent in Claude
Product and access
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.
Core features
7 features from provider sources · sources reviewed on 30 September 2026. Availability and limitations are listed directly below.
Multi-step work in the background
Larger tasks can continue in the cloud while your computer is turned off.
Source 2Documents and presentations
Docs and Slides create editable content; presentations can be exported as PowerPoint or PDF.
Source 2Design in the conversation
Design tasks and changes happen in the same conversation. Results can be shared by link.
Source 2Skills for recurring tasks
Existing Skills remain available and provide fixed instructions for recurring work.
Source 2Connectors for work context
Connected services provide shared context; existing connections are carried over.
Source 2
Requirements and limits
‘Still open’ means the reviewed sources do not answer this point clearly.
Requirement
Integration is being enabled gradually
The announcement first names Pro and Max; more plans will follow. Check which interface your account has already received.
Source 2Limitation
Docs, Slides, and Design are beta
The new tools are announced for paid plans. In Enterprise, administrators decide whether to enable them.
Source 2Requirement
Actions require appropriate approvals
Claude asks before actions by default. Settings determine when further confirmation is required.
Source 2
How you can use it
Browser and mobile app
Use Claude for general tasks; Claude Code can handle tasks in a cloud environment.
Provider documentationDesktop app
Claude and the Code area are available in one app. The Code area provides local projects, changes, and parallel sessions.
Provider documentationPractical tasks
Editorial examples based on documented features. No product tests performed.
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.
Turn approved project documents into an overview with next steps.
Your possible prompt
Compare three providers for [task]. Use their official documentation. Show differences, sources, and open questions in a table.
Getting-started idea based on documented capabilities. Not an executed product test. Adapt the task, data, and permissions.
What you should know first
Integration is rolling out in stages. According to the announcement, Docs, Slides, and Design are beta features; check plan and administrator approval.
Requirements & limitations
Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires.
Setup
Account, selected files and connections.
Pricing model
Depends on plan. Check current terms and included quotas with the provider.
The classification indicates the scope of effort. It is not a price or performance commitment.
Sources from the provider
Editorial team: Michael Meierhoff · sources reviewed on . Provider information is not independent evidence of performance.
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claude.com /product/cowork
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claude.com /blog/cowork-is-now-claude
