Anthropic has integrated Claude Cowork into its Chrome extension, allowing users to run full sessions directly within the browser's side panel. This update enables skills, plugins, and connectors to function seamlessly without additional setup. The extension reads the current page, interacts with forms, and now processes data through Claude Cowork, generating outputs like Excel files, PowerPoint slides, or reports. The feature is available for all paid plans through the Chrome Web Store.
Claude Cowork now handles tasks such as extracting metrics from analytics dashboards, organizing Google Drive files, and logging sales calls in Salesforce. The system prompts for confirmation before making purchases, ensuring user control. Sessions are tied to the user's account rather than their device, enhancing security and continuity. Anthropic emphasized that the update streamlines workflows by embedding AI capabilities directly into the browser environment.
The company also issued warnings about potential vulnerabilities, noting that the extension remains a possible attack vector for prompt injections. It advises against using the tool with sensitive data like banking or health information. The update represents a step toward more integrated AI tools within web browsers, according to Anthropic.
Source: thedecoder
