The Cowork Setup Guide: Install to First Result in 30 Minutes

Claude's Cowork mode turns your desktop into an autonomous workspace. Here's the complete setup guide with 30 copy-paste prompts.
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- Installation walkthrough for Mac and Windows (5 minutes)
- Three starter missions to get your first real result
- Use cases for coaches, consultants, ICs, and AEC firms
- Power moves: global instructions, plugins, scheduled tasks
- 30 copy-paste prompts organized by category
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Built by Dan Cumberland, who helps founder-led firms implement AI systems that actually work.