Claude, the AI assistant created by Anthropic, has just rolled out a suite of new features that promise to enhance user experience and productivity. These updates, announced on Twitter, bring a fresh look to the interface and introduce powerful new tools for organizing and customizing interactions.
The most noticeable change is the new sidebar, which appears when users hover over the far left side of the screen. This addition allows for easier navigation between chats and introduces a starring feature for frequently accessed conversations. Many users are already reporting this as a significant quality-of-life improvement.
Claude new sidebar
For Claude Pro and Team users, the introduction of Projects is a game-changer. This feature allows users to create custom knowledge bases by uploading their own files, documents, and code. When starting a new chat within a project, Claude has access to all this information, making conversations more context-aware and relevant. Team plan subscribers can take this a step further by sharing and collaborating on projects with colleagues.
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Adding another layer of customization, users can now provide custom instructions within Projects. This feature allows users to specify how they want Claude to respond to their messages, tailoring the AI‘s behavior to their specific needs and preferences.
These updates reflect Anthropic‘s commitment to evolving Claude based on user feedback and needs. By providing tools for better organization, collaboration, and personalization, Claude is positioning itself as a versatile AI assistant capable of adapting to various work styles and requirements.
While the UI changes are available to all users immediately, the Projects feature is currently exclusive to Claude Pro and Team subscribers. This tiered rollout suggests that Anthropic may be testing the waters for more advanced features in the future.
As AI assistants become increasingly integral to our daily work and personal lives, updates like these demonstrate the ongoing efforts to make these tools more intuitive, powerful, and tailored to individual users’ needs.
