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Anthropic's Cowork tool removes local folder linking for new projects

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Users of Anthropic's Cowork tool are reporting a change in project creation, where the option to link to a local folder appears to be removed. Previously, projects could be associated with local directories, but new projects are now exclusively saved to the user's Claude account. This change has been noted in multiple GitHub issues and Reddit discussions, with users seeking clarification on whether this is a bug or an intended feature, and if there's a workaround to re-enable local folder linking. AI

IMPACT Potential disruption for users relying on local folder integration within the Cowork tool.

RANK_REASON User-reported change in functionality for an existing product.

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Anthropic's Cowork tool removes local folder linking for new projects

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Real_Macaron_1880 ·

    New Cowork projects can't be linked to a local folder anymore. Bug or intended?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>My older projects still show the Local badge and keep their linked folder. Every project I create now is saved to my Claude account instead, and there's no folder option anywhere in the creation flow.</p> <p>The help article still lists &quot;Use…

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