Connect Hugging Face to Cowork
Access machine learning models and datasets from Hugging Face directly in Cowork.
What Cowork can do with Hugging Face
- ● Search and access ML models and datasets
- ● Query model cards and documentation
- ● Run inference on available models
- ● Download and manage your repositories
- ● Analyze model performance and benchmarks
How to connect
1
Open Cowork settings
Click the connector icon in the Cowork sidebar.
2
Select Hugging Face
Find Hugging Face in the connector list and click Connect.
3
Authorize access
Sign in to Hugging Face and grant Claude permission to access your data.
4
Start using it
Ask Cowork to help you work with Hugging Face.
Default permissions
- ● Search public models and datasets
- ● Access your private repositories
- ● Run inference and queries with your confirmation
- ● All actions logged in the Cowork activity log
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about connecting Hugging Face to Claude Cowork.
- What can Claude Cowork do with Hugging Face?
- Once connected, Claude can search and access ML models and datasets from Hugging Face, then help you find the right models, understand their capabilities, and run inference.
- Is the Hugging Face connector free in Claude Cowork?
- The connector is included with Cowork, which comes with Claude's paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise). You connect your own Hugging Face account.
- What permissions does Claude need for Hugging Face?
- You authorize access through Hugging Face's standard connection flow. You can revoke access at any time through your Hugging Face account settings.
- How do I connect Hugging Face to Claude Cowork?
- Open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, find Hugging Face, authorize the connection, and start using Hugging Face in any Cowork conversation.
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