Claude Cowork Adds Scheduled Tasks: Set It and Forget It AI Automation
Claude Cowork introduces scheduled tasks that run AI workflows automatically — daily, weekly, or on custom schedules — with full access to all connected tools and plugins.
AI Automation on Autopilot
Claude Cowork's new scheduled tasks feature lets you describe a task once, pick a cadence, and have Cowork run it automatically — removing the need for manual triggers.
How It Works
- Describe the task in natural language
- Choose your schedule: daily, weekly, weekdays, hourly, or on demand
- Claude runs the workflow at the specified time
- You receive notifications when tasks complete
Each scheduled task spins up its own Cowork session with access to every tool, plugin, and MCP server you have connected.
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Available Schedules
| Frequency | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Hourly | Monitor dashboards, check alerts |
| Daily | Compile reports, process inbox |
| Weekdays | Generate standup summaries, track KPIs |
| Weekly | Create status reports, analyze trends |
| On demand | Run when triggered manually |
Real-World Applications
- Morning briefings: Claude summarizes emails, calendar, and Slack before you start your day
- Automated reporting: Weekly sales reports pulled from connected data sources
- Content scheduling: Draft social media posts on a schedule
- Data monitoring: Track competitor pricing or market changes
Mobile Tasks (Coming Soon)
Anthropic is also testing a Tasks feature in Claude's mobile apps, bringing Cowork-style automation, repeatable actions, and possible browser tasks to mobile devices.
Source: Anthropic | eesel.ai | TestingCatalog
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