Claude Cowork turns conversation into real work.
Anthropic Claude Cowork is your action-first AI office agent. It plans, executes, and delivers inside a secure local workspace so you move from request to finished artifacts without handoffs. Claude Cowork keeps the work local and visible end-to-end.
See every step before it runs.
A dedicated control surface shows how Claude Cowork plans, executes, and delivers so you always know what is happening.
Live mission control
Claude Cowork for real office work
Claude Cowork does not just respond. It coordinates, edits, and outputs professional documents in the formats your team already uses.
Local file access
No uploads. Claude reads and edits the folders you authorize.
Sub-agent collaboration
Complex goals split into parallel tasks for faster outcomes.
Professional output
Native support for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word formats.
Long-running tasks
Let Cowork run in the background without context limits.
How it works
A simple four-step flow keeps you in control while Cowork handles the heavy lifting.
Set the goal
Describe the outcome in natural language, like you would to a teammate.
Build the plan
Claude creates a step-by-step approach and confirms before execution.
Run securely
Tasks run inside an isolated VM with clear visibility and control.
Receive results
Outputs land directly in your local folders, ready to send.
Safety and control
Claude Cowork is designed to keep sensitive files safe while giving you full visibility into every step.
Built on VM isolation
Every action runs inside a dedicated virtual machine, protecting your system and ensuring clear boundaries between AI automation and your core environment.
Realtime oversight
Monitor actions, pause, or intervene at any time.
Scoped access
Grant only the folders Cowork needs for the task.
Trust signals
- Local-first execution with explicit user permission.
- Human-readable plan before automation runs.
- Clear audit trail of every action.
Everyday use cases
From spreadsheets to research briefs, Claude Cowork handles multi-step office work without the manual overhead.
Financial analysis
Aggregate CSVs and deliver polished reporting packages.
Market research
Collect sources, synthesize findings, and format a brief.
Document cleanup
Rename, categorize, and summarize thousands of files.
FAQ
Do I need to code?
No. Describe the outcome in plain language. Claude Cowork plans the steps, executes inside a secure VM, and drops finished files into your local folders.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Cowork only works on folders you authorize and performs actions inside an isolated VM. You can review each step and keep full control over access.
What types of output can it deliver?
Professional, native files your team already uses, including Excel spreadsheets with formulas, PowerPoint decks, and Word documents.
Can it handle long-running tasks?
Yes. Cowork is designed for longer workflows without session timeouts, so it can finish multi-step tasks from start to delivery.
Which languages are supported?
English (default), Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German, and French with a manual language switcher.