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# Claude Cowork Skills Library

**21 skills that take you from "I just installed Cowork" to "I can't work without it."**

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Built by **[Milind Bhat](https://everydayaiapp.com)** at **[Everyday AI](https://everydayaiapp.com)**
— free forever, no strings attached.

---

> **Not sure where to start?**
> Read [START-HERE.md](./START-HERE.md) — pick your experience level and get a personalized 10-minute plan.
> Or expand the decision tree below.

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## Before You Start

**On file safety:** Cowork doesn't touch your files unless you explicitly give it a folder. Every skill in this library starts read-only unless you choose otherwise. The `/safety-and-audit` skill walks you through setting those limits before Cowork does anything.

**On what this is:** This isn't a collection of prompts. It's a guided progression that bridges the gap between what Cowork CAN do and what you know how to make it do.

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## Who This Is For

You, if:
- You've been using ChatGPT or Claude Chat and want to try Cowork
- You've tried Cowork but the results felt generic or disappointing
- You use Cowork for basic tasks but know it can do more
- You've never set up scheduled tasks, Dispatch, or custom skills

You don't need to be technical. You don't need to write code. You just need 15 minutes.

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## This Is Not...

- **Not competing with Anthropic's plugins.** Those provide domain expertise (Legal, Finance, Sales). This library teaches you how to USE Cowork effectively and customize those plugins.
- **Not a prompt library.** These are structured skills that Cowork loads automatically when relevant.
- **Not for developers.** Zero code, zero terminal, zero configuration files to edit manually.

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## What This Looks Like

The difference between Claude Chat and Cowork with this library — using a real task:

| Task: "Prep me for tomorrow's client call" | |
|---|---|
| **Claude Chat** | "Sure! Here are some general tips for client call preparation: 1) Review the agenda... 2) Know your talking points... 3) Prepare questions..." |
| **Cowork + `/meeting-machine`** | Pulls your calendar event, reads the client's last 3 emails, checks your CRM notes, drafts a briefing doc with their priorities, your open items, and three tailored questions — then schedules a 10-minute follow-up task for after the call. |

The gap isn't the AI. It's the setup. That's what this library installs.

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## Quick Start

**To run any skill:** Open a Cowork session in Claude Desktop, type the skill name (e.g., `/safe-first-task`), and press Enter.

**New to Cowork? Start here (18 minutes total):**
1. Run `/safe-first-task` — 3 minutes, zero risk, shows you the actual difference
2. Run `/cowork-setup-wizard` — 15 minutes, transforms every future session
3. Pick the Tier 5 workflow that matches your job

**Already using Cowork?** Run `/cowork-health-check` to see exactly what you're missing.

**Want to evaluate quickly?** Run `/what-can-cowork-do` — tell it your role, get a personalized map of where this saves you the most time.

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## Pick Your Starting Point

<details>
<summary><strong>Where are you on the Cowork journey? (Click to expand)</strong></summary>

### "I've never used Cowork" or "I tried it once and went back to Chat"

**You're at the beginning. That's the best place to be.**

Do this:
1. Run `/safe-first-task` — A 3-minute, zero-risk first experience. Nothing gets deleted, nothing gets modified. You just see what Cowork can do.
2. Run `/what-can-cowork-do` — Tell it your role and daily tasks. Get a personalized map of which Cowork features save you the most time.

**Time investment:** 10 minutes
**What changes:** You'll understand why Cowork isn't "ChatGPT with extra steps" — it's a fundamentally different way to work.

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### "I use Cowork but the results feel generic" or "It doesn't know me"

**You're past the starting line but missing the setup that makes everything better.**

Do this:
1. Run `/cowork-setup-wizard` — 15 minutes to teach Cowork your role, preferences, and workflow. This single setup transforms every future session.
2. Run `/teach-claude-your-voice` — Share your writing style so output sounds like you, not like any AI.
3. Run `/delegation-coach` — Learn the 3-question framework that turns vague requests into great results.

**Time investment:** 30 minutes
**What changes:** Cowork stops producing generic output. Every session starts with your context already loaded. Your results go from "okay" to "I can actually use this."

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### "I use Cowork regularly but feel like I'm only using 30% of it"

**You're productive. Now it's time to build systems.**

Do this:
1. Run `/cowork-health-check` — Get a score on your current setup and see what's missing
2. Run `/memory-system` — Set up persistent context so nothing is lost between sessions
3. Run `/workflow-builder` — Turn your repeating tasks into automated workflows
4. Run `/skill-customizer` — Tune any skill or workflow to YOUR specific needs

**Time investment:** 45 minutes
**What changes:** You move from "doing tasks" to "running systems." Consistent quality, less repetition, more time for the work that actually matters.

---

### "I want to unlock scheduling, phone control, and advanced features"

**You're ready for the features that make Cowork feel like the future.**

Do this:
1. Run `/first-scheduled-task` — Set up your first automatic recurring task (like a daily briefing)
2. Run `/dispatch-starter` — Pair your phone and send your first task from the road
3. Run `/skill-creator-guide` — Create a custom skill for YOUR specific workflow
4. Run `/parallel-power` — Learn to use parallel workers for batch tasks (30 min → 4 min)

**Time investment:** 30–60 minutes
**What changes:** Work happens while you're away. Tasks run automatically. You text from your phone and come back to finished deliverables.

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### "I'm a power user and want professional-grade workflows"

**Time to compound everything.**

Choose your domain:
- `/weekly-business-pulse` — Automatic weekly intelligence from all your connected tools
- `/meeting-machine` — End-to-end meeting prep, notes, action items, and follow-ups
- `/content-engine` — Research → draft → optimize → multi-format content pipeline
- `/client-context-system` — Per-client workspaces with isolated context and templates
- `/research-synthesizer` — Multi-source research with confidence-rated findings

**Time investment:** 15 minutes per workflow
**What changes:** These are the "would pay $200 for" workflows. They combine everything — connected tools, scheduled tasks, parallel workers, your voice profile — into professional-grade automation.

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**The one thing that matters most:** If you do nothing else, run `/cowork-setup-wizard`. It's 15 minutes that permanently transform your Cowork experience. Everything else in this library works better after that setup.

</details>

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## Installation

> **Requirements before you install:**
> - Claude Desktop app (free download at [claude.ai](https://claude.ai))
> - Claude Pro or Max subscription (Cowork requires a paid plan)
> - Mac or Windows computer

### Recommended: Manual Install (5 minutes)

1. Click the green **Code** button at the top of this page → **Download ZIP**
2. Extract the ZIP and locate the `skills` folder inside
3. Copy the `skills` folder to your Claude skills directory:
   - **macOS:** `~/.claude/skills/` (in Finder: Go → Go to Folder → paste the path)
   - **Windows:** `C:\Users\[your username]\.claude\skills\`
4. Open Claude Desktop → Cowork tab → Settings → Customize → Skills
5. The skills will appear in your library

### Add Skills One at a Time

Copy individual skill folders to your skills directory (same paths as above), or add them directly via Settings → Customize → Skills in the Claude Desktop app.

> For developer setup (CLI install, plugin flags), see [INSTALL-DEVELOPER.md](./INSTALL-DEVELOPER.md).

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## The Full Library: 5 Tiers

This library is structured as a journey, not a menu. Start where you are and move forward.

### Tier 1: Onboarding — "Show me what's possible"
*For: People trying Cowork for the first time*

| Skill | What It Does |
|-------|-------------|
| `/safe-first-task` | A zero-risk first experience that shows you the difference |
| `/what-can-cowork-do` | Maps YOUR specific role and tasks to Cowork capabilities |
| `/cowork-vs-chat-demo` | Side-by-side comparison with your own task |

### Tier 2: Foundation — "Make Cowork know me"
*For: People getting generic results*

| Skill | What It Does |
|-------|-------------|
| `/cowork-setup-wizard` | 15-minute guided setup that transforms your entire experience |
| `/teach-claude-your-voice` | Creates a voice profile so output sounds like YOU |
| `/delegation-coach` | Teaches the art of giving clear instructions |
| `/safety-and-audit` | Your first-run checklist: what Cowork can and can't touch, and how to set clear limits before it does anything |
| `/context-manager` | Handles large tasks and prevents mid-session cutoffs |

### Tier 3: Best Practices — "Get consistent, high-quality results"
*For: Regular users who want better output*

| Skill | What It Does |
|-------|-------------|
| `/skill-customizer` | Tunes any skill or workflow to YOUR specific needs |
| `/workflow-builder` | Turns repeating tasks into reusable workflows |
| `/memory-system` | Ensures Cowork remembers your context across sessions |
| `/cowork-health-check` | Audits your setup and suggests improvements |

### Tier 4: Advancement — "Unlock the features I've been missing"
*For: Productive users ready for automation*

| Skill | What It Does |
|-------|-------------|
| `/first-scheduled-task` | Your first automatic recurring task |
| `/dispatch-starter` | Control Cowork from your phone |
| `/skill-creator-guide` | Create your own custom skills (no code needed) |
| `/parallel-power` | Speed up batch tasks with parallel workers |

### Tier 5: Domain Workflows — "My competitive advantage"
*For: Power users who want professional-grade workflows*

| Skill | What It Does |
|-------|-------------|
| `/weekly-business-pulse` | Automated weekly intelligence from all your tools |
| `/meeting-machine` | End-to-end meeting prep → notes → action items → follow-ups |
| `/content-engine` | Research → draft → optimize → multi-format output |
| `/client-context-system` | Per-client workspaces with isolated context |
| `/research-synthesizer` | Multi-source research with confidence-rated findings |

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## If This Helped You

If this library saved you time, there are three ways to keep it free and growing:

- **[Star this repo](https://github.com/everydayai/cowork-skills-library)** — it helps others find it
- **Share it with a colleague who uses Claude** — forward this link, no explanation needed
- **[Subscribe to Everyday AI](https://everydayaiapp.com)** — weekly guides on getting more out of Claude, Cowork, and AI tools

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## License

MIT — Use however you want. No attribution required.

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