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Claude Cowork can now run recurring work tasks for users
Summary
Anthropic updated Claude Cowork to perform scheduled, multi-step work tasks via the Claude Desktop app and isolated VM. The research preview for these features is available to paid plans.
Content
Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork so it can perform scheduled, multi-step work tasks drawn from Claude Code's agentic capabilities. The feature adds system-level and third-party app integrations to let the tool handle tasks such as file operations, briefings from Slack and email, and routine research. Anthropic says Cowork runs in a dedicated virtual machine and requires explicit permission before taking major actions like deleting files. The Claude Desktop app must be open on an active, awake computer for scheduled tasks to run.
Key details:
- Anthropic added agentic features from Claude Code to Claude Cowork for scheduled, multi-step tasks.
- Integrations at the system level and with third-party apps let it read, edit, create and organize files, create briefings from Slack and email, and run routine research such as competitor or industry updates.
- Scheduled tasks are saved as prompts with cadence details and can be set from the 'Schedule' tab or by typing '/schedule'.
- Task management such as pausing, deleting, or running schedules on demand is handled through the app's left sidebar.
- Cowork runs in a dedicated virtual machine and requires explicit permission before taking significant actions like deleting files.
- The Claude Desktop app must be open on an awake computer for tasks to run; missed tasks are skipped and rerun when the device wakes and the app opens. The research preview is available to paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise).
Summary:
The update lets users schedule and automate recurring, multi-step work tasks through Claude Cowork with system and third-party integrations. It operates in an isolated VM and requires the Claude Desktop app to be open on an active device for scheduled runs. Research preview access is now live for paid plans. Undetermined at this time.
