Overview

Claude Cowork is anthropic’s agentic productivity platform for knowledge workers — delegating multi-step tasks across files, calendar, email, and connected tools. Distinct from developer-focused claude-code.

Recent Developments

  • 2026-07-07: Expanded to web and mobile (iOS/Android) for Max subscribers; cloud background execution (2026-07-07-anthropic-claude-cowork-mobile-web)
  • Cross-device session sync; scheduled tasks run with no device online
  • 1.2M sessions usage breakdown: 33.4% business process, 16.4% content creation, 8.7% software development
  • Chat and Cowork unified on web/desktop; doubled usage limits through Aug 5, 2026
  • Desktop retains full experience: local files + browser access

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