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Anthropic•January 12, 2026
Cowork
Paid
AI
Productivity
Automation
Developer Tool
Local File Management
### TL;DR
Cowork is a new feature introduced by Anthropic that enables Claude to perform agentic workflows on local files for non-coding tasks. Available as a research preview within the Claude macOS desktop app, it allows users to manage and manipulate files directly through natural language commands.
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Pricing
Cowork is available as a research preview for Claude Max subscribers using the macOS desktop application. The Max plan is priced between $100 and $200 per month, depending on usage. Users on other plans can join a waitlist for future access.
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Version
Research Preview
Current release version
Hardware
N/A
Compute requirements
Category
Paid
Licensing model
Region
United States
Primary region
Key Features
- Direct local file access: Claude can read, edit, and create files within a user-selected folder on the local system.
- Agentic behavior: Claude plans and executes multi-step tasks autonomously, providing progress updates throughout the process.
- Integration with existing connectors and skills: Cowork can utilize existing Claude connectors for external services and supports skills optimized for document and presentation creation.
- Browser-based workflows: When paired with Claude in Chrome, Cowork can perform tasks that require browser access, such as following links and interacting with web applications.
- Safety measures: Cowork operates with explicit safety constraints, allowing users to control which folders and connectors Claude can access, and always seeks confirmation before significant actions.
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