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- Create comprehensive Cowork docs (23 files in cowork/) - 6 guides: overview, getting started, capabilities, security, troubleshooting - 60+ ready-to-use prompts across 4 categories - 5 step-by-step workflows - Reference materials: cheatsheet, FAQ, comparison, glossary - Integrate Perplexity research (P0/P1/P2) - Exact error messages with solutions (VPN, Chrome host, context limits) - Competitive analysis (vs Copilot/Gemini/ChatGPT/Apple Intelligence) - Enterprise validation (TELUS, Rakuten, Zapier stats) - OCR accuracy benchmarks (97% field, 63% line-item) - Token budget planning per task type - Document critical limitations - VPN incompatibility (#1 community issue) - Context limit reality (165K vs 200K theoretical) - Platform constraints (macOS only) - Usage limits and pricing (Pro $20, Max $100-200) - Update central files - README.md: detailed Cowork section with tables - VERSION: 3.9.6 → 3.9.7 - machine-readable/reference.yaml: add cowork_reference entry - machine-readable/cowork-reference.yaml: new LLM-optimized index (~1.5K tokens) Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Cowork Cheatsheet
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> **One-page quick reference** — Print-friendly
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**Requires**: Pro ($20/mo) or Max ($100-200/mo) subscription, macOS
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## Quick Start
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```bash
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# 1. Create workspace
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mkdir -p ~/Cowork-Workspace/{input,output}
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# 2. Enable Cowork in Claude Desktop → Settings → Features
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# 3. Grant folder access when prompted
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```
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## Essential Prompt Pattern
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```
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Task: [clear single objective]
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Input: ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/
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Output: ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/[filename.ext]
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Format: [specific format requirements]
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```
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## Can Do / Cannot Do
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| ✅ CAN DO | ❌ CANNOT DO |
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|-----------|--------------|
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| Read/write files | Execute code |
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| Create Office docs | Run scripts |
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| Extract data from images | Access cloud storage |
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| Organize folders | Make API calls |
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| Web research (Chrome) | Process audio/video |
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| Generate PDFs | Decrypt files |
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## Output Formats
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| Format | Extension | Notes |
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|--------|-----------|-------|
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| Word | .docx | Headers, tables, formatting |
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| Excel | .xlsx | Formulas, multiple sheets |
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| PowerPoint | .pptx | Slides, basic formatting |
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| PDF | .pdf | Generated from content |
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| Text | .txt, .md | Any text format |
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| Data | .csv, .json | Structured data |
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## Prompt Examples
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### File Organization
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```
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Organize files in ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/ by type.
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Create folders: Documents, Images, Spreadsheets, Other.
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Save summary to ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/organization-report.txt
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```
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### Data Extraction
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Extract expenses from receipt images in ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/receipts/
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Create Excel file with: Date, Vendor, Amount, Category
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Add totals row. Save to ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/expenses.xlsx
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```
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> ⚠️ OCR: 97% field accuracy, 63% line-items. Always verify totals.
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### Document Synthesis
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Combine notes in ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/notes/ into a status report.
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Structure: Executive Summary, Progress, Risks, Next Steps.
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Save as ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/status-report.docx
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```
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### Web Research
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Research top 5 project management tools.
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Create comparison table with: Name, Price, Key Features, Pros, Cons.
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Save to ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/pm-tools.md
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```
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## Security Quick Rules
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| 🔴 CRITICAL | 🟠 HIGH |
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| Dedicated workspace only | Review every plan |
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| No credentials in workspace | Backup before destructive ops |
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| Verify file sources | Manage Chrome permissions |
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## Common Issues → Quick Fixes
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| Issue | Fix |
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|-------|-----|
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| Can't see Cowork | Update app + restart |
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| Permission denied | System Preferences → Privacy → re-grant |
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| Task stops | Break into smaller batches |
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| Excel formulas broken | Specify regional syntax |
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| Chrome not working | Grant Accessibility permission |
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## Dangerous Patterns to Avoid
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```
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❌ "Process all files in ~/"
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❌ "You have access to Documents"
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❌ "Here's my password file"
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❌ "Delete all duplicates" (without backup)
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❌ Skip plan review
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```
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## Decision Flow
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Need code execution? → Use Claude Code
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Need file manipulation? → Use Cowork
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Just conversation? → Use Projects
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```
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## Regional Excel Settings
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| Region | Formula Syntax |
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|--------|---------------|
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| US/UK | `=SUM(A1,A2)` (comma) |
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| EU | `=SUM(A1;A2)` (semicolon) |
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Specify in prompt: "Use European/US formula syntax"
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## Workflow Cycle
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Request → Analysis → Plan → ⚠️ Review → Approve → Execute → Verify
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↑
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READ THIS CAREFULLY
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```
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## Context Limits
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| Content | Approximate Capacity |
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|---------|---------------------|
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| Text pages | 150-500 pages |
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| Documents | 50-100 docs |
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| Images (OCR) | 50-100 images |
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Hit limit? → Break into smaller batches
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## Usage Limits
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| Tier | Intensive Use | Reset |
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|------|---------------|-------|
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| Pro | ~1-1.5 hours | Every 5 hours |
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| Max | 5x-20x Pro | Every 5 hours |
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⚠️ File/document tasks consume quota rapidly. Plan large batches accordingly.
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## Token Budget by Task
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| Task Type | Typical Tokens | Pro Sessions |
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|-----------|----------------|--------------|
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| Simple Q&A | 5K-10K | Many |
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| File inventory | 20K-30K | 6-8 |
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| Small file org (10-20 files) | 30K-50K | 3-5 |
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| Large file org (50+ files) | 80K-150K | 1-2 |
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| Multi-doc synthesis | 50K-100K | 2-3 |
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| OCR batch (10+ receipts) | 60K-100K | 2-3 |
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**Agentic overhead**: Plan→Execute→Check cycles add 15-30% tokens.
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### Optimization Tips
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| Strategy | Savings |
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| Batch 10-20 files per request | Optimal efficiency |
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| Checkpoint after each batch | Enables recovery |
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| Clear context for new tasks | Fresh 200K window |
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| Reuse previous outputs | Avoids re-processing |
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## Keyboard Shortcuts
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| Action | Method |
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| Stop execution | Type "Stop" |
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| New conversation | Cmd+N |
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| Clear context | Start new conversation |
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## Links
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| Resource | URL |
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| Full Docs | `cowork/README.md` |
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| Security Guide | `cowork/guide/03-security.md` |
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| Prompt Library | `cowork/prompts/` |
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| Troubleshooting | `cowork/guide/04-troubleshooting.md` |
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*Cowork v1.0 (Research Preview) | Part of Claude Code Ultimate Guide*
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