Claude

The desktop application provides a unified interface for Anthropic’s Claude AI across macOS and Windows, allowing users to interact with the model while accessing local files and other applications. It supports extensions for popular tools such as Chrome, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, and integrates with development environments like VS Code and JetBrains, enabling tasks that involve document editing, data analysis, or code generation. The app also synchronizes with mobile versions on iOS and Android, so a conversation started on one device can be continued on another, and tasks can be handed off between phone and desktop.

It is aimed at productivity‑oriented users who want to incorporate conversational AI into everyday workflows, including professionals handling documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and developers needing code assistance. The software distinguishes itself by combining chat, collaborative “Cowork” surfaces, and dedicated coding environments within a single desktop client, while offering cross‑device continuity and a set of extensions that embed Claude directly into existing software.