Claude Cowork on Windows and Linux: How to Run It in 2026

Short summary

Claude Cowork launched in January 2026 as Anthropic's desktop agent for non-technical knowledge work, with Windows support arriving February 10, 2026 at feature parity with macOS. Windows requires Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions due to Hyper-V virtualization dependencies; Windows Home may not work. There is no official Linux build as of mid-2026. Cowork is available on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans and requires the desktop app to remain open during task execution.

• •Claude Cowork on Windows requires Hyper-V (Pro/Enterprise/Education editions only)
• •No official Linux build exists as of mid-2026; alternatives are discussed
• •Available on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans; desktop app must stay open during tasks

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