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Anthropic Unveils Powerful Collaboration Platform With Claude Connectors
Anthropic Launches Directory of Tools for Enhanced Collaboration with Claude Connectors
Anthropic recently announced the launch of a directory of tools that connect to its flagship large language model, Claude. This new feature, known as Connectors, enables Claude to access external data sources from both local desktop applications and remote services, transforming it into a more informed AI collaborator.
The availability of Connectors for remote services is limited to users on Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, while local desktop connectors are accessible to all users. This expansion of access ensures that users can leverage the full potential of Claude’s capabilities, regardless of their subscription level or technical expertise.
According to Anthropic, the Connectors feature enables Claude to “have access to the same tools, data, and context that you do—transforming it from a helpful assistant into an informed AI collaborator that gives you more relevant responses and can work with you directly in your tools.” This represents a significant shift towards more human-like collaboration between humans and AI systems.
The Connectors feature works via Anthropic’s open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP), which enables the seamless integration of Claude with external data sources. Industry partners such as Notion, Canva, Figma, Socket, and Prisma have built new connectors that demonstrate Anthropic’s commitment to fostering a community of developers and users who can leverage Claude’s capabilities to drive innovation.
For example, users may ask Claude to “write release notes for our latest features” and receive a helpful template. However, with the new Connectors feature, users can instead ask Claude to “write release notes for our latest sprint from Linear,” and it will pull actual Linear tickets and generate professional release notes ready to publish.
This example highlights the potential of Claude as an informed AI collaborator that can work directly with users in their tools. By leveraging external data sources and APIs, Claude can provide more accurate and relevant responses, rather than simply relying on pre-defined templates or knowledge bases.
Users can explore Anthropic’s directory of recommended tools at claude.ai/directory, where they can click ‘Connect’ to authenticate (or ‘Install’ for desktop extension). This easy-to-use interface ensures that users can quickly get started with the Connectors feature and start leveraging Claude’s capabilities to drive innovation in their workflows.
The launch of Connectors follows significant updates to Claude, including the recent release of Claude 4 Opus, its flagship large language model. Recognized as one of the best AI models for coding, consistently ranking highly in benchmark evaluations across various categories, Claude 4 Opus has been hailed by developers and users alike for its ability to provide accurate and relevant responses to complex coding questions.
Alongside Claude 4 Opus, Anthropic also announced Claude Sonnet 4, both of which offer extended thinking (reasoning) capabilities. These updates represent a significant step forward for Claude’s development and demonstrate the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI collaboration.
The Connectors feature represents an exciting new chapter in Anthropic’s journey to create a more human-like AI collaborator. By leveraging external data sources and APIs, Claude can provide more accurate and relevant responses, transforming it into a powerful tool for driving innovation in various industries. With its extensive directory of recommended tools and easy-to-use interface, users can quickly get started with the Connectors feature and start leveraging Claude’s capabilities to drive success in their workflows.
Anthropic’s commitment to fostering a community of developers and users who can leverage Claude’s capabilities to drive innovation is also highlighted by its partnerships with prominent industry players. By partnering with companies like Notion, Canva, Figma, Socket, and Prisma, Anthropic is creating an ecosystem that encourages collaboration and creativity.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how Anthropic’s Connectors feature shapes the future of human-AI collaboration. With its launch, Anthropic takes a significant step towards making Claude a more informed and effective AI collaborator, capable of working directly with users in their tools.