7 Integrations

Claude Cowork Integrations

Connect your favorite tools and services for seamless automation workflows

💻Local File System📁Google Drive📧Gmail🐙GitHub📊Microsoft Excel📽️Microsoft PowerPoint📝Microsoft Word
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Local File System

Available

Direct access to files and folders on your Mac. Read, write, organize, and manage files without manual uploads.

Capabilities

  • Read any file format (PDF, DOCX, TXT, images, etc.)
  • Create and edit documents
  • Organize folders and files
  • Batch rename and move operations
  • Search across directories

Setup Steps

  1. 1Grant folder access when prompted by Claude Desktop
  2. 2Configure which folders Claude can access in settings
  3. 3Start with limited access and expand as needed

Example Prompts

Organize Downloads

Organize my Downloads folder by file type into subfolders

Find Large Files

Find all files larger than 100MB in my Documents folder and list them with their sizes

Pro Tips

  • •Grant access only to folders you want Claude to work with
  • •Use specific paths for better accuracy
  • •Claude can see file metadata like dates and sizes
📁

Google Drive

Available

Access and manage your Google Drive files directly. Download, upload, organize, and sync files between local and cloud storage.

Capabilities

  • Browse Drive folders and files
  • Download files to local system
  • Upload files to Drive
  • Create and organize folders
  • Search Drive contents

Setup Steps

  1. 1Click the Google Drive integration option in Claude Cowork
  2. 2Sign in with your Google account
  3. 3Authorize Claude to access your Drive
  4. 4Choose which folders to share (optional)

Example Prompts

Sync Project Files

Download all files from my "Work Projects" folder in Google Drive to a local folder and organize by project name

Backup Documents

Upload all Word documents from my Desktop to a new "Backup" folder in Google Drive

Pro Tips

  • •Create dedicated folders in Drive for Claude workflows
  • •Use Drive for sharing outputs across devices
  • •Combine with local file operations for backup workflows
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Gmail

Available

Draft, organize, and manage emails through Gmail. Create drafts, summarize threads, and streamline email workflows.

Capabilities

  • Read email threads
  • Draft new emails
  • Create email responses
  • Summarize long conversations
  • Search inbox contents

Setup Steps

  1. 1Enable Gmail integration in Claude Cowork settings
  2. 2Authorize with your Google account
  3. 3Grant email read/write permissions
  4. 4Configure draft vs send preferences (recommended: draft only)

Example Prompts

Summarize Thread

Read the email thread from [sender] about [topic] and summarize the key points and action items

Draft Follow-up

Based on my meeting notes, draft a follow-up email to the client thanking them and listing our agreed action items

Pro Tips

  • •Start with draft-only mode for safety
  • •Review all drafts before sending
  • •Use for repetitive email tasks to save time
🐙

GitHub

Available

Access repositories, manage code files, and create documentation. Ideal for developers managing multiple projects.

Capabilities

  • Clone and access repositories
  • Read code files
  • Create and update documentation
  • Generate README files
  • Review code structure

Setup Steps

  1. 1Connect your GitHub account in Claude Cowork
  2. 2Authorize repository access
  3. 3Choose public/private repo permissions
  4. 4Select specific repositories (optional)

Example Prompts

Generate README

Analyze my [repo-name] repository and create a comprehensive README with installation instructions, usage examples, and API documentation

Code Documentation

Read the source files in my project and create documentation explaining the main modules and their functions

Pro Tips

  • •Great for documentation generation
  • •Use for code review preparation
  • •Combine with local editing for complete workflows
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Microsoft Excel

Available

Create and edit Excel spreadsheets with formulas, formatting, and charts. Generate professional reports and data analysis.

Capabilities

  • Create new spreadsheets from scratch
  • Add formulas and calculations
  • Apply formatting and styles
  • Generate charts and graphs
  • Process CSV/Excel data

Setup Steps

  1. 1Excel integration works through the local file system
  2. 2Ensure Microsoft Excel or a compatible app is installed
  3. 3Grant Claude access to folders where you want spreadsheets saved

Example Prompts

Budget Tracker

Create a monthly budget spreadsheet with income, expenses by category, formulas for totals, and conditional formatting for overspending

Sales Report

Read the sales data CSV and create an Excel report with pivot tables, monthly comparisons, and a chart showing trends

Pro Tips

  • •Specify the formulas you need explicitly
  • •Request specific formatting for professional output
  • •Claude can work with both .xlsx and .csv formats
📽️

Microsoft PowerPoint

Available

Create professional presentations with slides, content, and formatting. Generate complete decks from descriptions or documents.

Capabilities

  • Create multi-slide presentations
  • Add text, bullet points, and formatting
  • Generate speaker notes
  • Apply consistent styling
  • Create from existing documents

Setup Steps

  1. 1PowerPoint integration works through local file access
  2. 2Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible app required
  3. 3Grant folder access for saving presentations

Example Prompts

Quarterly Review

Create a 15-slide quarterly review presentation with sections for highlights, metrics, challenges, and next quarter goals. Use a professional blue theme.

From Document

Read my project proposal document and convert it into a 10-slide presentation suitable for stakeholders

Pro Tips

  • •Specify slide count and sections upfront
  • •Mention color scheme preferences
  • •Request speaker notes for complete presentations
📝

Microsoft Word

Available

Create and edit Word documents with professional formatting, headers, tables, and styles.

Capabilities

  • Create formatted documents
  • Add headers, footers, and page numbers
  • Insert tables and lists
  • Apply professional styles
  • Generate from templates

Setup Steps

  1. 1Word integration works through local file access
  2. 2Microsoft Word or compatible app required
  3. 3Grant folder access for document operations

Example Prompts

Report Generation

Create a professional project status report in Word format with executive summary, progress sections, risk assessment, and next steps

Document Synthesis

Read the meeting notes in my folder and create a comprehensive Word document summarizing all decisions and action items

Pro Tips

  • •Specify formatting requirements clearly
  • •Request table of contents for long documents
  • •Claude can work with .docx format

Coming Soon

More integrations are on the way

💬

Slack

Message drafting and channel summarization

Coming Soon
📓

Notion

Page creation and database management

Coming Soon
📅

Calendar

Event scheduling and meeting preparation

Coming Soon
📦

Dropbox

Cloud file management and sync

Coming Soon

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