Claude Cowork Plugins

Plugins bundle skills, slash commands, connectors, and sub-agents into one installable package. Anthropic launched them January 30, 2026 as a research preview for paid Claude plans. The 11 official knowledge-work plugins are open-source.

What is a plugin?

Skills

Built-in capabilities that activate automatically when you ask Cowork to do relevant work.

Slash commands

Explicit commands you type to trigger specific plugin actions (e.g., /sales:call-prep).

Connectors

Wire Claude to your tools and apps so Cowork can read and write data where you work.

Sub-agents

Specialized Claude instances that handle complex workflows autonomously or with your approval.

How to install a plugin

1

Open Cowork

Launch Claude Cowork in the desktop, web, or mobile app.

2

Open Plugins

Click Plugins in the sidebar.

3

Browse and install

Click + and Browse plugins, then select a plugin to install.

4

Start using it

Plugins are ready to use in any Cowork conversation.

Plugins are also available at claude.com/plugins or by adding the anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins GitHub marketplace.

All plugins

Productivity

Manage tasks, calendars, daily workflows, and personal context.

Sales

Research prospects, prep for calls, review pipelines, and build battlecards.

Customer Support

Triage tickets, draft responses, and turn resolved issues into knowledge base articles.

Product Management

Write specs, plan roadmaps, and track the competitive landscape.

Marketing

Draft content, plan campaigns, and report on performance.

Legal

Review contracts, triage NDAs, and navigate compliance.

Finance

Prep journal entries, reconcile accounts, and manage close.

Data

Query, visualize, and interpret datasets with SQL and analysis.

Enterprise Search

Find anything across email, chat, docs, and wikis.

Bio Research

Connect to preclinical tools for literature search and genomics analysis.

Cowork Plugin Management

Create or customize plugins for your organization's tools.

Guides by role

Setup guides pairing each plugin with the connectors and workflows that fit your job.

Sales Teams Marketers Finance Teams Legal Teams Customer Support Teams Product Managers

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know about Claude Cowork plugins.

What are Claude Cowork plugins?
Plugins bundle skills, slash commands, connectors, and sub-agents into one installable package. They automate workflows and extend Cowork's capabilities across different job functions and industries.
Are Cowork plugins free?
Plugins are open-source and free to install. Cowork itself requires a paid Claude plan — Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise.
How do I install a plugin in Claude Cowork?
Open Claude Cowork, click Plugins in the sidebar, click +, Browse plugins, select a plugin, and install. Plugins are ready to use immediately.
Can I build my own Cowork plugin?
Yes. Plugins are file-based and editable. Start with the Cowork Plugin Management plugin or the anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins repository.

Plugins connect to your tools through connectors — browse all connector guides.