Anthropic is merging its Cowork and chat features into a single Claude interface, effective immediately for users on Pro and Max plans. The update removes the previous distinction between a conversational assistant and a dedicated workspace tool. Users can now hand over complex tasks, such as reports due by noon, and the system continues working after the laptop closes. This rollout begins on web, desktop, and mobile applications for existing and new subscribers before expanding further.
The consolidation signals that Claude is transitioning into a general agent capable of managing full workflows without constant human supervision. Previously, users had to manually define boundaries between quick questions and long-term projects. Merging these functions reduces the cognitive load required to switch between modes. It also simplifies the product surface area, though understanding the specific capabilities of the new unified system will take time to verify.
* Applies to Pro and Max subscription tiers initially
* Available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
* Allows tasks to continue after the user closes their laptop
