Anthropic adds screen-recording workflow tool to Claude AI

Anthropic has launched a new feature for its Claude AI assistant that allows users to teach the system complex tasks by recording their screen and providing a voiceover. The feature, called "Record a Skill," began rolling out to paid subscribers on July 21, 2026, and is designed to automate repetitive digital workflows.

Available to users on the Claude Pro, Max, and Team subscription plans, the tool is accessed through the Claude desktop app's Cowork interface. Instead of writing detailed, text-based prompts, a user can start a screen recording, demonstrate a task like compiling a report or organizing files, and narrate the steps. Claude processes the recording, learns the workflow, and saves it as a reusable skill that can be executed on demand in the future.

The update aims to solve a common frustration in working with AI assistants: the inconsistency that can occur when a task must be re-explained. By observing the exact process, including clicks, typing patterns, and verbal instructions, Claude can replicate the workflow more reliably. Anthropic has positioned Claude Cowork as a digital teammate, and this feature represents a significant step toward that vision by enabling...