The Startup Ideas Podcast Claude Code's Creator Reveals "Claude Cowork"'s Setup
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Jan 23, 2026 A hands-on walkthrough of an agent that accesses files, drives the browser, and builds a formatted Google Sheet from receipts. A demo shows automating emails, renaming files, and parallel tasking across multiple sessions. They unpack plan-first workflows, verification loops, and a compounding team memory file that captures mistakes into durable rules.
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Agents Do More Than Chat
- Agentic AI can take actions beyond text by using tools on your computer and interacting with the world.
- Boris argues this tool-use capability is what makes Cowork truly agentic and powerful.
Start Small With Folder Access
- Give Cowork access only to specific folders and start by experimenting with file tasks like organizing receipts.
- Use its reverse solicitation: it will ask clarifying questions when unsure, reducing mistakes.
Demo: Cowork Builds A Google Sheet
- Boris demoed Cowork opening a browser and creating a Google Sheet from receipts while the model controlled clicks and typed into the sheet.
- He emphasized the model can see the screen and interact with anything in your Chrome-based browser.