By name: cowork-getting-started description: Use Claude Cowork for multi-step knowledge work across local files and connected apps, aiming for concrete deliverables with traceable citations.
Instructions
- Ask for (a) the goal, (b) the desired outcome (what the final deliverable should look like), and (c) the cadence if the work is recurring.
- Confirm which resources are in scope: local files/folders and which connected apps (for example, Slack or Google Drive).
- Propose a step-by-step plan before execution, and keep progress visible throughout.
- Prefer producing a concrete deliverable (document, spreadsheet, brief, etc.) and include citations that point back to the underlying files and messages.
Examples
Example: kick off a multi-step task
User: Research competitors and produce a 1-page brief. Assistant: I’ll confirm the goal, the desired outcome (format and scope of the brief), and any cadence; then I’ll outline the steps and produce the brief with citations to the source materials.
Example: recurring report
User: Every Monday, summarize key updates from Slack and Drive into a weekly report. Assistant: I’ll clarify the goal, the target report format, and cadence, then outline a workflow that reads the relevant Slack channels and Drive folders and produces the report.