Anthropic Redesigns Claude Desktop App and Launches Routines Automation
Anthropic has released a redesigned Claude Code experience for its Claude desktop application, alongside a new automation feature called Routines.
Desktop App Update
Session Management
The redesigned desktop application introduces a new sidebar that displays active and recent sessions. Users can filter sessions by status, project, or environment, and group sessions by project. A side chat shortcut (Command + 😉 allows users to branch questions off a running task.
Integrated Developer Tools
The update incorporates several developer workflow tools directly into the application:
- An integrated terminal for running tests and builds
- An in-app file editor for spot edits
- A rebuilt diff viewer designed for large changesets
- An expanded preview pane that supports HTML files, PDFs, and local app servers
Workspace and Interface Features
- All panes support drag-and-drop layout arrangement for custom workspace configuration
- Plugin support now matches Claude Code's command-line interface (CLI)
- SSH session support is available on Mac and Linux
- Three view modes (Verbose, Normal, Summary) control the visibility of Claude's tool-call activity
Availability
The desktop app update is rolling out to Claude Code users on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Routines Automation Feature
Anthropic announced Routines, a new automation feature for Claude Code. Routines bundle a prompt, a repository, and relevant connectors into a single configuration.
Execution and Triggers
Routines can run without an active session.
They can be triggered through:
- Scheduled runs
- API calls
- GitHub events, such as new pull requests
Infrastructure and Usage Limits
Routines run on Claude Code's web infrastructure. Daily run caps scale by user plan.
Availability
Routines are available in research preview to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise users with Claude Code on the web enabled.
Additional Information
Further details are available in a blog post on Anthropic's website.