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The Claude desktop apps bring Claude's capabilities directly to your computer, allowing for seamless integration with your workflow.
System Requirements
Installation Steps
Once the download is completed:
Desktop extensions
Desktop extensions transform how you connect Claude to your desktop applications and data. Similar to browser extensions, these secure, installable packages let you:
To explore desktop extensions, navigate to Settings > Extensions within the Claude Desktop app after installation.
Claude Cowork
Users on paid Claude plans can access Cowork in Claude Desktop. Cowork brings Claude Code's agentic capabilities to a visual interface, allowing you to hand off complex, multi-step tasks without using a terminal.
With Cowork, Claude can:
Cowork runs code in an isolated virtual machine on your computer. File reads and writes are limited to folders you connect, and network access follows your egress settings.
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