Where to find it
Start at https://claude.ai/. macOS and Windows.
Desktop app and setup
Anthropic documents macOS 11 or later and Windows 10 or later for Claude Desktop.
Your first useful workflow
- Install Claude Desktop or sign in at claude.ai with the account you intend to use.
- Give Claude a clear outcome first, followed by only the context that changes the answer.
- Specify the response format and ask it to restate the task if the work is complex.
- For recurring desktop work, review Extensions in Settings and connect only the tools or data you actually need.
What to watch for
Desktop extensions can access connected tools and data. Use the smallest permission scope that accomplishes the task, and independently check claims or code before using them.
Go deeper with Troiana
Use the platform-specific techniques, prompt patterns, and verification habits in the Troiana AI Hub once you have completed the initial setup.