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# Claude Cowork: Agentic Desktop for Knowledge Work
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> **Note**: This page is a summary. For comprehensive documentation, see the **[Complete Cowork Documentation](../cowork/README.md)**.
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## Quick Overview
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**Cowork** is Claude's agentic desktop feature that extends autonomous AI capabilities to non-technical users through the Claude Desktop app. Instead of terminal commands, Cowork accesses local folders and files directly.
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### Key Facts
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| Aspect | Details |
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| **Status** | Research preview (January 2026) |
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| **Access** | Pro ($20/mo) or Max ($100-200/mo) subscription, macOS only |
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| **Focus** | File manipulation, document generation, organization |
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| **Difference from Code** | No code execution—files only |
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## Quick Comparison
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| Aspect | Claude Code | Cowork | Projects |
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|--------|-------------|--------|----------|
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| **User** | Developers | Knowledge workers | Everyone |
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| **Interface** | Terminal | Desktop app | Web chat |
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| **Execute code** | Yes | No | No |
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| **File access** | Full | Folder sandbox | Upload only |
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| **Maturity** | Production | Research preview | Production |
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→ [Full Comparison](../cowork/reference/comparison.md)
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## Use Cases
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- **File Organization** — Messy folders → organized structure
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- **Expense Tracking** — Receipts → Excel reports
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- **Report Synthesis** — Multiple docs → unified report
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- **Meeting Prep** — Research → briefing documents
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→ [Detailed Workflows](../cowork/workflows/)
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## Security Summary
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No official security documentation exists yet. Essential practices:
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1. **Dedicated workspace** — Never grant access to Documents/Desktop
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2. **Review plans** — Check every action before approval
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3. **No credentials** — Keep sensitive data out of workspace
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4. **Backup first** — Before destructive operations
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→ [Complete Security Guide](../cowork/guide/03-security.md)
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## Documentation
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| Resource | Description |
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| **[Complete Documentation](../cowork/README.md)** | Full Cowork guide hub |
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| **[Getting Started](../cowork/guide/01-getting-started.md)** | Setup and first workflow |
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| **[Capabilities](../cowork/guide/02-capabilities.md)** | What Cowork can/cannot do |
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| **[Prompt Library](../cowork/prompts/)** | 50+ ready-to-use prompts |
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| **[Cheatsheet](../cowork/reference/cheatsheet.md)** | 1-page quick reference |
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| **[FAQ](../cowork/reference/faq.md)** | Common questions |
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*Back to [AI Ecosystem Guide](./ai-ecosystem.md) | [Ultimate Guide](./ultimate-guide.md) | [Main README](../README.md)*
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