Claude Merges Cowork and Chat, Launching on Pro and Max

Claude now combines Cowork and Chat into a single interface. The rollout begins for Pro and Max subscribers on web, desktop, and mobile over the coming weeks. Agent-like use cases are mentioned, with the ability to continue tasks even when the computer is closed.

Towards an Agent Functionality and a Parallel with OpenAI

The merger of Claude Cowork and Claude Chat suggests that Claude could evolve into a general agent. A parallel is drawn with OpenAI, which recently renamed its desktop application Codex to ChatGPT. Understanding the implications of this merger on features and interfaces will require further work. This evolution comes as some users have become increasingly confused between Cowork, Claude, and Claude Code.

Priority Access for Pro and Max Plans on All Devices

The update will first be rolled out to Pro and Max subscribers. This update will apply to the Claude application accessible via web, computers, and mobile devices. Current and future users of these plans should benefit from it in the coming weeks.

A Unified Experience That Continues Assigned Tasks

Starting today, Claude Cowork and Claude Chat merge to become a single service named Claude. With this unification, it will be possible to ask a quick question or assign a report to Claude, who will continue processing even after the laptop is closed.