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◈ The Complete Hands-On Guide

Claude Cowork
The assistant that does the work for you

Five features that turn Claude from a plain chatbot into a personal assistant that opens your files, organizes your work, and runs on your machine while you're sitting at a café.

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How to Enable Claude Cowork
Getting Started
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Download Claude Desktop

First things first: install the Claude Desktop app on your machine. Cowork doesn't run in the browser — you need the app.

Download the app
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Switch to Cowork mode

Once you open the app, you'll see three options at the top: Chat, Cowork, and Code. Click Cowork.

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Give it access to a folder

Click "Work in a folder" and pick the folder you want Claude to work in. Start with a safe one like Downloads or a specific project folder. Claude can read, edit, and create new files only inside that folder.

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Tip: Start with a scratch folder full of files you don't care about, so you can learn how it behaves before handing it anything sensitive.

Five Features to Master
The Five Features
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Advanced Tips
Pro Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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The best way to start: Download Claude Desktop, switch on Cowork, and pick your Downloads folder. Type "organize this folder for me" and watch the magic happen. The first time you try it, you'll say "why didn't I know about this sooner?"