Anthropic works on Knowledge Bases for Claude Cowork

Anthropic is preparing a major update to the Claude app that makes Cowork the main mode of use. Chat is still available, but only as a toggle inside Cowork, while the right sidebar is being simplified with a dedicated Artefacts section.

The update also adds knowledge bases that Claude can check for context and update with new preferences, decisions, facts, and lessons learned. The text suggests users may attach specific knowledge bases to tasks, and it also points to a wider connector framework through an MCP registry, a voice mode for the web interface, and improved Pixelate avatar generation with desktop support.

Reading notes

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• Cowork is becoming the main entry point and core use case for Claude.
• Chat mode remains available as a toggle inside Cowork.
• The right sidebar is being streamlined with a dedicated Artefacts section.
• Knowledge bases are persistent repositories that Claude can check for relevant context.
• Claude can add new information to a knowledge base incrementally, including preferences, decisions, facts, and lessons learned.
• Users will likely be able to attach specific knowledge bases as context for tasks in Cowork.
• The update points to workflows involving automation and file management.
• References to an MCP registry suggest dynamic management of multiple remote connectors.
• Claude may be able to install approved modules as needed for task completion.
• Work is also underway on a voice mode for Claude’s web interface.
• Pixelate has been refined, now produces higher-quality results, and is supported in the desktop app.