Anthropic has developed a new tool called Cowork, which is marketed as a more accessible version of Claude Code.

The service is integrated into the Claude Desktop application, allowing users to specify a particular folder where the bot can read or modify files. Further instructions can be provided through the standard chat interface.

This service resembles an isolated version of Claude Code but requires significantly less technical knowledge for setup.

Cowork is built on the Claude Agent SDK and uses the same underlying model as Claude Code.

The folder separation makes it easy to manage the files that the new tool can access. Since the application does not require a command line or virtual environment, it is less complex for users without technical expertise.

Initially, Cowork is available to Max subscribers, with a waiting list for users on other plans.

The service opens up "a new world of potential use cases." Anthropic provided an example of generating an expense report from a folder of receipt photos. Users of Claude Code utilize the system for managing media files, scanning social media posts, or analyzing conversations.

Cowork is designed to perform a range of tasks without user involvement, which carries certain risks if the tool receives unclear or contradictory instructions.

Anthropic has warned about the possibility of unexpected command inputs or file deletions, recommending that users provide clear and unambiguous prompts.

Launched in November 2024, Claude Code has become one of the company's most successful products, allowing direct use of the Claude AI model within the development process rather than as a separate chat tool.

Healthcare

Following the launch of ChatGPT Health by OpenAI, Anthropic announced the release of Claude for Healthcare—a toolkit for healthcare providers and patients.

The service enables synchronization of health data from smartphones, smartwatches, and other platforms. It can:

  • process electronic medical records, clinical reports, medical histories, lab data, and treatment instructions;
  • summarize lengthy texts;
  • extract key data from records;
  • prepare reports and explanations;
  • answer questions using medical sources.

Anthropic has added "connectors" that allow the AI to access platforms and databases to expedite research and report generation.

“Doctors often report spending more time on documentation and paperwork than on seeing patients,” said Anthropic's Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger.

For them, paperwork is more of an administrative task than something requiring specialized training and expertise. Therefore, the process should be automated, according to the AI company.

People are increasingly relying on LLMs for medical inquiries. OpenAI reported that 230 million people discuss health with ChatGPT weekly.

Recall that in September 2025, researchers from Harvard Medical School presented an AI model capable of identifying precise combinations of genes and drugs to reverse pathological conditions in human cells.