CLAUDE GUIDE Stop Going Back to ChatGPT

CLAUDE GUIDE Stop Going Back to ChatGPT The Claude Cowork setup that works 4 steps to set it up in under 10 minutes @aiwithleila * Claude CLAUDE GUIDE Claude has 7 modes. Here's what each one actually does. Claude Chat The main interface. Think of it as Anthropic's answer to ChatGPT — you ask, it answers. Claude Projects Same chat experience, but organized into dedicated workspaces so you can keep context separated by topic or initiative. Claude Code A terminal-based coding agent. Developers hand off tasks and Claude writes, edits, and ships code directly. It's been a game-changer for dev speed. Claude Cowork The knowledge worker equivalent of Code. It handles file and task management from your desktop — no coding required. Claude Skills Reusable workflows you teach Claude once, then run repeatedly. Think of it as Projects with muscle memory. Claude Connectors Native integrations with tools like Slack, Gmail, and Google Calendar. Claude reads, writes, and takes action inside the apps you already use. Plug and play. Claude Plugins Same idea as Connectors, but DIY. You build and upload the integration yourself instead of downloading a pre-built one. CLAUDE GUIDE Here's how to set up Claude Cowork so you stop going back to ChatGPT. Claude has 7 modes now: Chat, Projects, Code, Cowork, Skills, Connectors, and Plugins. Most people only use Chat Basically ChatGPT with a different logo Cowork lives on your desktop Reads your actual files, works like a fast employee you don't manage If you don't code This is the mode to master STEP 1 OF 4 Download the app and build your folder Go to claude.com/download — you need a Pro account ($20/mo) Create a "Claude Cowork" folder with 4 subfolders: ABOUT ME Who you are, writing style, rules TEMPLATES Best past work as reusable patterns PROJECTS Live briefs + reference material CLAUDE OUTPUTS Where Claude delivers finished work One great file with real context beats 50 random uploads STEP 2 OF 4 Set Global Instructions so you never repeat yourself Set Folders & Rules Open Global Instructions Configure Naming Generate 10-Word Prompts Go to Settings → Cowork → Edit Global Instructions Tell it which folders are read-only, where to save outputs, how to name files, when to ask instead of guess You set this once. It runs every time. Your prompts can now be 10 words long and still sound like you STEP 3 OF 4 Stop writing prompts. Let Claude prompt you. Add this to every task: "Start by using the AskUserQuestion tool before answering." Claude generates an interactive form Actual buttons, clickable options, multi-select choices 80% of my sessions start with: "I want to [task] for [goal]. Explore my folder, then ask me questions first." STEP 4 OF 4 Install plugins and connectors to make it useful Plugins Pre-built skill sets (marketing, legal, sales, data) Go to Customize → Browse Plugins → Install Type / to see commands Connectors Plug Claude into Slack, Google Drive, Notion Go to Settings → Connectors → Add They're free Claude can now search your Slack, pull from Google Docs, or reference Notion mid-conversation HONEST TAKE Where it falls short (I promised honesty) It eats your usage fast A single session can burn through dozens of regular chats Desktop app only No mobile or web Still a research preview Always review before sending to a client Overall: most powerful way to use Claude right now, but built for real tasks, not quick questions Comment 'cowork' and I'll send you the full setup breakdown Follow @aiwithleila for more Source: Ruben Hassid's Cowork guide