Recently, Anthropic unveiled a brand - new tool named Cowork. Serving as a streamlined version of Claude Code, Cowork is seamlessly integrated into the Claude desktop application. Its primary goal is to reduce the hurdles for non - experts to access AI agent technology, allowing regular users to easily take on complex tasks.

Cowork represents a groundbreaking shift in the interaction model. Once users select a folder, Claude is capable of automatically reading or modifying files based on the given instructions. Its "sandboxed" architecture guarantees safe operation. This tool is versatile, capable of handling a wide array of non - code tasks. It is built upon the Claude Agent SDK and boasts a user - friendly interface.

At present, Cowork is in the research preview phase. It is exclusively available to Claude Max subscribers. Meanwhile, other users have the option to apply and join the waitlist. When utilizing this tool, users are required to provide clear and precise instructions to steer clear of potential risks.