
Claude Cowork learns new skills through screen recordings and voice-over explanations
Quick Answer
Anthropic's Claude Cowork now allows users to record custom skills via screen recordings and voice narration, converting them into reusable tasks.
Quick Take
This feature, available in the Pro, Max, and Team plans, enhances productivity by automating repetitive actions, similar to OpenAI's Codex tool.
Key Points
- Users can record screen activity and voice to create reusable skills.
- The 'Record a skill' feature is accessible through the '+' menu in Cowork.
- Available for Pro, Max, and Team plan users, enhancing task automation.
- Similar functionality exists in OpenAI's Codex tool for workflow recording.
- This feature aims to streamline repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
Source Excerpt
Anthropic's Claude Cowork desktop app now lets users record their screen while completing a task, add voice commentary, and have Claude turn the whole thing into a reusable skill.
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