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Claude Cowork

by Anthropic
Supports 2 models · Cloud · Pricing unavailable · Defaults: Claude Opus 4.6

Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment for AI-assisted coding, built by Anthropic (released 2026-01). Claude Cowork integrates with 2 verified models, including Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Opus 4.6. Use this page to compare model coverage, pricing, release timing, source availability, and adjacent harnesses before choosing an AI coding workflow.

Overview

Agentic AI system for knowledge work running on desktop with file access, task scheduling, and multi-step task execution.

Featured Model Specs

ModelLabReleasedContextReasoningOpen source
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic2026-02-171MYesNo
Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic2026-02-051MYesNo

Model Compatibility Matrix

ModelLabDefaultAccess tierNotes
Claude Opus 4.6AnthropicYesPro
Claude Sonnet 4.6AnthropicNoPro

Underlying Models

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FAQ

What is Claude Cowork?

Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment for AI-assisted coding, built by Anthropic (released 2026-01). It's a hosted environment accessed via browser, where teams can delegate implementation, preview changes, and move from prompt to pull request without managing local setup. It is primarily used for browser-based autonomous development and task delegation.

What models does Claude Cowork support?

Claude Cowork runs Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6.

Is Claude Cowork open source?

No, Claude Cowork is a proprietary cloud-hosted coding environment.

What are alternatives to Claude Cowork?

Alternatives include Devin, Bolt.new, and Replit Agent.

When was Claude Cowork released?

Claude Cowork was released in 2026-01.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-15. Data sourced from harness documentation and provider pages.