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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 $100-200) - Update central files - README.md: detailed Cowork section with tables - VERSION: 3.9.6 → 3.9.7 - machine-readable/reference.yaml: add cowork_reference entry - machine-readable/cowork-reference.yaml: new LLM-optimized index (~1.5K tokens) Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> |
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Cowork Workflows
Step-by-step tutorials for common Cowork tasks
Available Workflows
| Workflow | Description | Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| File Organization | Clean up messy folders | 15 min | Beginner |
| Expense Tracking | Receipts → Excel report | 20 min | Intermediate |
| Report Synthesis | Multi-doc → report | 25 min | Intermediate |
| Meeting Prep | Create briefing docs | 20 min | Intermediate |
| Team Handoff | Dev ↔ Non-dev patterns | 30 min | Advanced |
Workflow Structure
Each workflow includes:
- Use Case — When to use this workflow
- Prerequisites — What you need before starting
- Step-by-Step Instructions — Detailed walkthrough
- Example Prompts — Copy-paste ready commands
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- Variations — Adapting for different scenarios
Quick Start
Before Any Workflow
# 1. Ensure workspace exists
mkdir -p ~/Cowork-Workspace/{input,output}
# 2. Backup important files
cp -R ~/Cowork-Workspace/ ~/Cowork-Backup-$(date +%Y%m%d)/
# 3. Clear previous work (optional)
rm -rf ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/*
rm -rf ~/Cowork-Workspace/output/*
Workflow Checklist
- Workspace folder ready
- Input files in place
- Backup if doing destructive operations
- Cowork enabled in Claude Desktop
- Folder access granted
Choosing a Workflow
What do you need to do?
│
├─ Organize messy files?
│ └─ → File Organization workflow
│
├─ Process receipts or expenses?
│ └─ → Expense Tracking workflow
│
├─ Combine documents into a report?
│ └─ → Report Synthesis workflow
│
├─ Prepare for a meeting?
│ └─ → Meeting Prep workflow
│
└─ Work between technical and non-technical team members?
└─ → Team Handoff workflow
Tips for All Workflows
Be Explicit
❌ "Organize my files"
✅ "Organize files in ~/Cowork-Workspace/input/ by type into subfolders"
Review Before Approving
Always read Cowork's execution plan before saying "proceed."
Start Small
Test with a few files before processing hundreds.
Check Results
Verify output before considering the task complete.