Anthropic Launches Knowledge Bases for Claude Cowork, Shifts to Productivity-Focused Interface

Jan 20, 2026
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Summary

Anthropic launches Knowledge Bases for Claude Cowork, enabling persistent information repositories that Claude can reference and update, while shifting to a productivity-focused interface that merges traditional chat with workflow tools, expanded connector management, and enhanced voice capabilities.

Key Points

  • Anthropic develops Knowledge Bases for Claude Cowork, allowing persistent information repositories that Claude can reference and update incrementally with user preferences, decisions, and learned facts
  • The company shifts Claude's primary interface to Cowork mode, merging traditional chat into a productivity-focused workflow while streamlining the UI with dedicated sections for artifacts and knowledge management
  • New features include an expanded MCP registry for dynamic connector management, voice mode development for web interface, and improved Pixelate functionality for converting images to pixel-art avatars

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