Description
🔥 Connect your tools ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TZdqRn
If you're already using AI in your browser but haven't tried Claude Cowork, this tutorial is for you.
In this Claude Cowork tutorial, I'll show you how to set it up, connect your tools, automate tasks, and use it to get real work done.
What you'll learn:
✅ Why Claude Cowork is different from using Claude in the browser
✅ How to download and set up Claude Desktop
✅ How to give Claude access to a local folder (safely)
✅ How to connect tools like Gmail, Slack, Metricool & more using Connectors (MCP)
✅ What to do if your tool doesn't have an MCP connector (use Zapier MCP!)
✅ How to schedule automated tasks so AI works for you in the background
✅ Skills and Plugins explained
🔗 Links mentioned:
- Zapier MCP (free): https://bit.ly/3TZdqRn
- Download Claude Desktop: https://claude.com/download
Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or professional, Claude Cowork can help you automate repetitive tasks, aggregate data from multiple tools, and free up hours of your week.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Why Claude Cowork is a game-changer
1:20 – Setup: Download Claude Desktop & paid plan requirements
3:07 – Pointing Claude to a local folder
4:42 – Manual approval settings (and what NOT to do)
5:39 – How Connectors work (MCP explained simply)
6:27 – Demo: Metricool Connector in action
7:50 – How to add your own Connectors
8:35 – What to do if your tool has no MCP (use Zapier MCP!)
10:51 – Scheduled Tasks: automate recurring work
12:10 – How to connect any tool via API + Zapier MCP walkthrough
15:16 – Skills explained
16:30 – Plugins explained
17:05 – Recap & next steps
💬 Question for you: What's your line of work, and how are you using AI in your daily workflow? Drop a comment — I read every one!
👇 More videos you'll love:
What is MCP? (quick explainer): https://youtu.be/bC3mIQWHZMQ
Use AI to build apps (tutorial): https://youtu.be/Jw90zx08CMU
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