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