That's a very clear explainer Joel! I just linked to it from the deep dive I published yesterday 🤗 This is such a power move by Anthropic. They showed that they can release Cowork-sized features using their own agents in days.
Thanks Joel, this is the clearest summary of what Claude Cowork actually is and why it's probably worth the investment in the medium term, if not in the initial short term, for me. I'm also slightly worried about the real risk of prompt injection, especially because everything's going to be going on in the background, so to speak. Also, I'm excited to see what Google might come with as an alternative. Who knows, they might even use Claude's Cowork to build something.
Thank you for saying that! Yeah I’m very careful and have everything set to ask and seek approval before doing anything but even then, I don’t touch anything confidential or financial
I love the idea of Claude cowork, as a Mac user I got excited that it was only on Mac, then I spotted the need for a Max plan 😩.
Using Claude Code to build it is really amazing, this really goes to show that you can build polished projects with Claude (if you know what you're doing). I have built iOS apps, websites and web apps with Claude Code, and I am not a software engineer, just a guy with ideas.
Hopefully it will come to us Pro plan users soon 🤞. Would be great to connect, I am very new Substack but loving meeting new people on a daily basis and nerding out about AI.
Great explainer Joel! Cowork looks like the first “real assistant” because it can actually touch files instead of just talking about them. I still can’t justify $200/month just to take it for a spin, so I’m waiting until pricing drops or there’s a lighter tier.
Really great guidance, Joel. Especially around identifying the friction first and then heeding some the safe usage advice. But it sounds like an exciting advancement! I’m looking forward to testing Cowork on my travel expenses when I’m back at my desk next week 😆
Thanks Joel, a nice commentary of how one can use Claude Cowork, with some risks mentioned outlined I am excited to try these out myself once its rolled out fully ...only wait after its available to Pro users.
I have used Claude Code for some local use, including managing directories and cleaning my Desktop haha. I mostly use Claude Skills. I have used Cursor a few times yes too but, I think, one of Cursor or Claude Code should suffice.
Joel, this made me laugh - I built a new website for myself last Saturday too, except in Lovable 😄 Now it's crashing every couple of days because of something I can't quite figure out with the DNS settings... I should have just gone straight to ol' faithful Claude/Cursor 😂 Your new site looks great!
It's been on my list of things to do, but I got dazzled by a different vibe coding project so it keeps getting pushed back, lol. Claude is super helpful at navigating errors, I love using it for that.
Really smart move by Anthropic. This is similar to how I’ve been using Claude already, but without the file access. I built my own website as well, using Claude to supplement my extremely basic software development skills (and long dormant GitHub account!).
I checked out yours as well, it look like we both created consulting-themed sites. I see a couple similar design choices (e.g., rounded boxes w/ hover action), Claude must have some go-to recommendations!
That's a very clear explainer Joel! I just linked to it from the deep dive I published yesterday 🤗 This is such a power move by Anthropic. They showed that they can release Cowork-sized features using their own agents in days.
Thank you! And I saw yours today! Really enjoyed it as well
Thanks Joel, this is the clearest summary of what Claude Cowork actually is and why it's probably worth the investment in the medium term, if not in the initial short term, for me. I'm also slightly worried about the real risk of prompt injection, especially because everything's going to be going on in the background, so to speak. Also, I'm excited to see what Google might come with as an alternative. Who knows, they might even use Claude's Cowork to build something.
Thank you for saying that! Yeah I’m very careful and have everything set to ask and seek approval before doing anything but even then, I don’t touch anything confidential or financial
I love the idea of Claude cowork, as a Mac user I got excited that it was only on Mac, then I spotted the need for a Max plan 😩.
Using Claude Code to build it is really amazing, this really goes to show that you can build polished projects with Claude (if you know what you're doing). I have built iOS apps, websites and web apps with Claude Code, and I am not a software engineer, just a guy with ideas.
A guy with ideas and no coding skills is me exactly haha! I’d love to connect sometime, Noel!
Yeah at this point I’m keeping an eye on coworkers but to me, not worth 200. Eventually it will have its bugs worked out and come down to 20$
Hopefully it will come to us Pro plan users soon 🤞. Would be great to connect, I am very new Substack but loving meeting new people on a daily basis and nerding out about AI.
Claude Cowork is fascinating, finally, AI removes execution friction, letting leaders focus on vision, not busywork.
Removing friction is the key! Well said, Michael
Cowork isn’t just another tool, it’s a lens for spotting friction in your workflow
Great explainer Joel! Cowork looks like the first “real assistant” because it can actually touch files instead of just talking about them. I still can’t justify $200/month just to take it for a spin, so I’m waiting until pricing drops or there’s a lighter tier.
I can’t justify it either but it’ll drop I’m sure
Very polished explainer for Claude - super helpful. Thanks Joel
Thank you, sir!
Very interesting I have not tried Claude but I love the learning
It’s my go to. May not be yours but worth exploring
I'm definitely intrigued after your post, thank you.
Really great guidance, Joel. Especially around identifying the friction first and then heeding some the safe usage advice. But it sounds like an exciting advancement! I’m looking forward to testing Cowork on my travel expenses when I’m back at my desk next week 😆
Thank you :) yeah it’s like stock trading or using fire, you can do a lot safely when you understand the risks
Thanks Joel, a nice commentary of how one can use Claude Cowork, with some risks mentioned outlined I am excited to try these out myself once its rolled out fully ...only wait after its available to Pro users.
Thanks! Do you use Claude Code?
I stick to regular claude for now haha and cursor
I have used Claude Code for some local use, including managing directories and cleaning my Desktop haha. I mostly use Claude Skills. I have used Cursor a few times yes too but, I think, one of Cursor or Claude Code should suffice.
Makes sense!
Claude is really good at productizing things in a way that’s approachable for normal users.
Yes!🙌 especially for those like me who are not genius engineers
Joel, this made me laugh - I built a new website for myself last Saturday too, except in Lovable 😄 Now it's crashing every couple of days because of something I can't quite figure out with the DNS settings... I should have just gone straight to ol' faithful Claude/Cursor 😂 Your new site looks great!
Try putting your error log through Claude
It's been on my list of things to do, but I got dazzled by a different vibe coding project so it keeps getting pushed back, lol. Claude is super helpful at navigating errors, I love using it for that.
Thanks!!! I got the cursor free trial haha all I needed, free is enough once the big build is done
Really smart move by Anthropic. This is similar to how I’ve been using Claude already, but without the file access. I built my own website as well, using Claude to supplement my extremely basic software development skills (and long dormant GitHub account!).
I’d love to check out your site! What is it?
Here it is: https://www.projectjanna.com/
I checked out yours as well, it look like we both created consulting-themed sites. I see a couple similar design choices (e.g., rounded boxes w/ hover action), Claude must have some go-to recommendations!
In a month mine will look like yours and yours like mine 🤣
yes! I really like yours! makes mine seem too cluttered haha
Yours made me think about putting everything on one page - it’s helpful to have a one stop shop instead of hoping people will explore