my favorite name for this pattern is "local hands", Claude runs in the cloud but can access your files locally- also coming to cowork
Claude Projects cloud sessions can now access approved local folders
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Claude Projects cloud sessions can now connect to a folder the user approves on their computer. The session stays in the cloud and reads or edits files in place only when a task requires it, with rollout starting today and coming to Cowork as well.
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Your Claude Projects cloud session can now connect to a folder you approve on your computer. The session stays in the cloud and only reaches for that local folder when a task needs it, reading and editing the files in place. Starting to roll out today.
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