Download Claude Desktop for Cowork
Get the official Claude apps from Anthropic. CoworkHow does not host installers or mirrors—use claude.com/download, then come back here for setup and plan guidance.
Official download
Anthropic publishes Desktop builds for macOS and Windows, with additional surfaces (including mobile apps and other Desktop variants) listed on the same page. Always prefer the official page over third-party mirrors.
Download on claude.com- macOS / Windows: primary path for Desktop Cowork with local folders and apps when Desktop is open and connected.
- Mobile: iOS and Android apps pair with Desktop for Dispatch-style handoff when you need an awake computer.
- No mirrors here: we only link the official Anthropic download URL.
Plan requirement for Cowork
Claude apps may be available across plan types for chat, but Cowork requires a paid plan with access enabled (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise per Claude Help). Confirm eligibility and pricing on our pricing hub and official Claude pricing—not on this download page.
After you install
- Getting Started — first low-risk Cowork task
- Windows hub — Defender, PowerShell, WSL friction
- Cloud vs local sessions — when the laptop can sleep vs when Desktop must stay connected
- Web and mobile hub — beta surfaces and Dispatch
- Pricing and plan access