Claude

Also known as: Claude AI; Anthropic Claude; Claude.ai

Anthropic's AI assistant writes, summarizes and answers questions about your documents, and keeps repeat work in Projects. Free plan available; Pro costs $20 per month, and Team seats start at $20 per user per month billed annually ($25 monthly) (checked November 2026).

How to do it?

  1. 01

    Open Claude on web or app

    Use claude.ai in your browser, the desktop app for Mac or Windows, or the iOS and Android apps; you must be 18 or older.

  2. 02

    Choose a plan

    The free plan has a usage limit that resets every five hours; paid plans add more usage.

  3. 03

    Start a chat with a clear request

    Type your request and submit it; click "+" or type "/" to see more options.

  4. 04

    Set up a Project for repeat work

    Create a Project, upload your documents to its knowledge and add instructions such as tone or role; free users get up to five.

  5. 05

    Share Projects with your team

    On Team and Enterprise plans, share a Project with colleagues with can-view or can-edit permissions.

  6. 06

    Test the Project on a real task

    Start a chat inside the Project and check that answers use your documents and follow its instructions before you rely on them.

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