Ruben Hassid · 3 min read · Gen AI Tools
Cowork.
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The article shows how to set up Claude Cowork with a simple start command, configure plugins and connectors, and manage your 'writing voice' while building your workflow. It also notes a personal shift from Claude Cowork toward Claude Code and emphasizes authentic, thoughtful writing over AI-generated text for public audiences.
Key Takeaways
- Start Claude Cowork with /setup-cowork start to begin the setup flow, including the generated form and selecting relevant plugins.
- Use Settings > Plugins and Settings > Connectors to curate additional skills and app integrations that extend Claude's capabilities.
- Be mindful of your writing voice: AI can help, but public content should reflect your thinking and remain authentic rather than AI-generated.
- The Progress list updates as you complete steps, helping you track setup status within Claude Cowork.
- There is a shift in practice from Claude Cowork toward Claude Code for more hands-on workflows.
Excerpt
You overthink Claude, your Claude Cowork setup, and how to optimize everything to “ get the most out of it ”. I have 900,000 subscribers on both Linkedin & Substack , so naturally people ask me questions ( please keep asking btw ): The bottom left one is from my X account. And yet, it’s extremely simple. Just type: Prompt: “ /setup-cowork start” And Claude will literally set up Claude Cowork, for you. Open Claude Cowork (the app) and type “ /setup-cowork start ”. You can stop the newsletter here, use the skill /setup-cowork , and follow the steps, and…