Anthropic to fold Claude AI features into one interface, launches document tools

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Anthropic to fold Claude AI features into one interface, launches document tools

Thursday, 17 Sep 2026


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FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Anthropic has officially merged its agentic AI feature, Claude Cowork, into the main chat interface, eliminating the need for users to manually toggle between different work modes.

Anthropic said ⁠on Wednesday it is combining the chat andCowork ⁠features of its Claude AI assistant into a ‌single interface and launching new document and presentation tools.

The company will also integrate its visual work tool, Claude Design, into the main ​interface, with the changes coming after ⁠users said they were ⁠frustrated by having to choose the right tool for each ⁠task, ‌it said.

Anthropic's move follows OpenAI's July launch of ChatGPT Work, which combined its chatbot with its ⁠Codex coding tool, highlighting the two IPO-bound giants' ​race for ‌enterprise customers and non-coders seeking to use AI-powered work ⁠tools.

Users will ​no longer need to switch between different tools, and Claude will automatically determine and deploy the capabilities required for ⁠a task, Anthropic said.

The company is ​also introducing Claude Docs and Claude Slides in beta, allowing users to create documents, presentations and visual designs in a ⁠single conversation.

The AI tool will also allow users to create and export documents to Google Docs or Microsoft Word, and presentations to PowerPoint or PDF files.

The update ​is rolling out first to Pro ⁠and Max subscription plans on web, desktop and mobile over ​the coming weeks, and later to ‌Team and Free plans, Anthropic ​said.


Alongside this unified workspace, Anthropic launched a suite of built-in document and presentation creation tools.The Unified Interface

Previously, users had to choose whether a task belonged in "Chat" or "Cowork". With this update, Claude automatically determines and deploys the capabilities needed based on the prompt.Dynamic Execution: If you ask a quick question, it responds instantly; if you assign a complex report, it transitions into an autonomous agent that executes the task in the cloud.

Shared Context:

The merge leverages recent upgrades to Claude’s memory layer, ensuring that contextual awareness, files, and project parameters flow fluidly between conversation and deep task execution.Preserved Work: Existing chats, projects, artifacts, and integrations remain fully intact and accessible within the new layout.New Document ToolsAnthropic introduced three core workspace tools, currently available in beta, allowing users to collaborate with the AI directly within the conversation thread:

Claude Docs:

A collaborative drafting space where users can write, edit lines directly, ask questions about the text, or leave specific comments for Claude. Documents can be exported directly to Google Docs or Microsoft Word.Claude Slides: A native presentation-builder where users can prompt Claude to create, structure, and edit slide decks. Presentations can be presented directly from the interface or downloaded as a PowerPoint or PDF file.Claude Design: An integrated visual design tool that allows users to create mockups and visual assets alongside their text and slides.Rollout Timeline and Availability

The unified interface and new document tools are rolling out across the web, desktop client, and mobile apps.Initial Access: The features are rolling out first to Pro and Max subscription plans.Future Access: Free and Team subscription tiers will receive access at a later date.