Claude by Anthropic

Work smarter with Claude.

Claude is an AI assistant built to be helpful, harmless, and honest. Whether you're writing, researching, coding, or collaborating, Claude helps you work faster and think clearer — from simple chat to advanced workflows.

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The Claude family

From chat to code

Claude offers multiple ways to work — starting with simple conversation and scaling to advanced collaboration and software development.

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Claude Chat

The web-based conversational interface — Claude's most accessible form. Chat with Claude about anything, upload files, and get instant help.

  • Ask questions — research, explanations, advice
  • Brainstorm ideas — strategy, content, creative work
  • Analyze documents — upload PDFs, spreadsheets, images
  • Write & edit — emails, reports, copy, code

Great for

  • Quick questions and research
  • Drafting content and communications
  • Learning new topics
  • Summarizing documents
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Claude Cowork

A collaborative workspace where Claude helps you plan, organize, and execute complex projects step-by-step — with persistent context and structured workflows.

  • Project planning — break down complex tasks
  • Persistent memory — Claude remembers your project context
  • Multi-step workflows — guides you through processes
  • File management — organize project documents

Great for

  • Long-term projects
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Content campaigns and series
  • Business process improvement
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Claude Code

A command-line interface and IDE integration that lets Claude read, write, and execute code directly in your development environment — like having an expert pair programmer.

  • Write code — Claude generates, refactors, and debugs
  • Execute commands — Claude can run tests, build, deploy
  • Full codebase context — understands your entire project
  • Autonomous workflows — Claude can complete multi-step tasks

Great for

  • Software development
  • Code reviews and refactoring
  • Debugging and troubleshooting
  • Learning to code
Which Claude should you use?

Choosing the right interface

Use Claude Chat when...

You need quick answers, want to brainstorm, or are working on one-off tasks without complex workflows.

Use Claude Cowork when...

You're managing a complex project that needs persistent context, planning, and multi-step collaboration over time.

Use Claude Code when...

You're writing software and want Claude to have full access to your codebase, terminal, and development tools.

Prompting fundamentals

How to talk to Claude

Getting great results from Claude starts with clear prompts. You don't need to be a prompt engineer — just follow a few simple principles.

Effective prompting tips

  • Be specific — Instead of "write a blog post," try "write a 500-word blog post about AI governance for finance professionals, in a conversational tone."
  • Provide context — Share relevant background information, your role, your audience, and your goals. Claude works better with more context.
  • Show examples — If you want a specific style or format, provide an example. Claude learns from patterns.
  • Break it down — For complex tasks, split them into smaller steps. Ask Claude to help you plan first, then execute.
  • Iterate — If the first response isn't perfect, refine your prompt or ask Claude to revise. Treat it like a conversation.
  • Set constraints — Specify word counts, formats, tone, or any boundaries. Claude respects clear instructions.
  • Ask Claude to think step-by-step — For reasoning tasks, explicitly ask Claude to "think through this step-by-step" for better results.
  • Use system prompts (Pro users) — Create custom instructions that apply to all conversations in a project — like "always use UK English" or "you are a legal advisor."
Common use cases

What people use Claude for

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Writing & editing

Drafting emails, reports, presentations, blog posts, marketing copy — and editing them for clarity, tone, and impact.

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Data analysis

Upload spreadsheets, datasets, or PDFs and ask Claude to summarize, analyze trends, or generate insights.

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Research & learning

Ask Claude to explain complex topics, summarize research papers, or help you learn new skills step-by-step.

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Software development

Write, debug, refactor, and explain code. Claude Code can execute tests, run builds, and work autonomously in your codebase.

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Process improvement

Map business processes, identify inefficiencies, draft SOPs, and design workflows — with Claude as your thinking partner.

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Strategy & planning

Brainstorm ideas, evaluate options, create project plans, and think through complex decisions with structured guidance.

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