10 Claude Cowork Workflows That Actually Work

Copy-Paste Prompts included 🫶

Stop watching tutorials. Start automating.

Claude Cowork dropped. Everyone’s talking about it.

Most people are still figuring out what it does.

source: Charlie Hills

Meanwhile, a few are already saving 10+ hours per week.

Difference? They have the right prompts.

This article gives you 10 copy-paste workflows that work today. No coding. No setup headaches. Just results.

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What is Claude Cowork?

Quick context if you missed it:

Claude Cowork is Anthropic’s new desktop tool. It connects Claude directly to your computer. Your files. Your apps. Your workflows.

Think of it as an AI employee that can actually touch your stuff.

Not just chat. Action.

source: Nation AI

It can:

• Organize your files

• Read your emails

• Update your calendar

• Scan your documents

• Generate reports from your data

• Automate repetitive tasks you hate

The catch? You need to tell it what to do. Precisely.

That’s where most people fail. Vague prompts = vague results.

Below: the exact prompts that work.

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How to Use These Prompts

Step 1: Copy the prompt

Step 2: Open Claude Cowork

Step 3: Paste and run

Step 4: Grant permissions when asked

That’s it. No configuration. No learning curve.

Each prompt is designed to work out of the box. Customize the [BRACKETS] for your situation.

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1. Investment Due Diligence

You’re considering an investment. Stock, startup, real estate, crypto.

You need the full picture. Fast.

This prompt does the due diligence.

What it does:

• Researches the investment comprehensively

• Pulls financial data

• Analyzes risks and opportunities

• Compares to alternatives

• Gives clear recommendation

The prompt:

I'm considering an investment and need thorough due diligence. Analyze this opportunity.

INVESTMENT: [COMPANY NAME / STOCK TICKER / ASSET]

INVESTMENT TYPE: [Public stock / Private company / Real estate / Crypto / Other]

AMOUNT CONSIDERING: [AMOUNT]

TIME HORIZON: [Short-term < 1 year / Medium 1-5 years / Long-term 5+ years]

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CONDUCT THIS ANALYSIS:

## 1. OVERVIEW
- What does this company/asset do?
- Business model explanation
- Key products/services
- Target market

## 2. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(For public companies)
- Revenue and growth trends (last 5 years)
- Profitability metrics (margins, net income)
- Balance sheet health (debt, cash position)
- Cash flow analysis
- Valuation metrics (P/E, P/S, PEG vs. industry)

(For private/other)
- Available financial information
- Funding history
- Revenue estimates if available

## 3. COMPETITIVE POSITION
- Main competitors
- Market share
- Competitive advantages (moats)
- Competitive disadvantages

## 4. MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Key executives and their track records
- Insider ownership
- Recent insider buying/selling
- Any red flags

## 5. GROWTH CATALYSTS
- What could make this go up?
- Upcoming products/expansions
- Industry tailwinds
- Potential catalysts with timelines

## 6. RISKS
- What could go wrong?
- Industry risks
- Company-specific risks
- Regulatory risks
- Rate each risk: High/Medium/Low probability and impact

## 7. RECENT NEWS & SENTIMENT
- Last 90 days of significant news
- Analyst ratings and price targets
- Social sentiment (if relevant)

## 8. COMPARISON
- How does this compare to 2-3 alternatives in the same space?
- Why this over competitors?

## 9. VALUATION ASSESSMENT
- Is it fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued?
- What would need to be true for current price to be justified?
- Price targets: Bear / Base / Bull case

## 10. RECOMMENDATION
- Buy / Hold / Avoid
- If buy: at what price?
- Position sizing suggestion based on risk
- Key things to monitor after buying

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MY INVESTMENT STYLE:
[Conservative / Moderate / Aggressive]

MY PORTFOLIO CONTEXT:
[What else I own, if relevant to diversification]

Be direct. Tell me what you actually think, not just neutral analysis.

Pro tip: Run this before any investment over $1,000. The 10 minutes spent can save thousands.

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2. Deep Research Assistant

You need to understand a topic. Fast.

Google gives you 47 tabs. You need a clear summary.

This prompt creates a research report in minutes.

What it does:

• Researches any topic comprehensively

• Synthesizes multiple sources

• Structures findings clearly

• Cites sources

• Provides actionable takeaways

The prompt:

I need comprehensive research on a topic. Create a detailed report I can reference.

TOPIC: [YOUR TOPIC]

RESEARCH DEPTH: [Quick overview - 1 page / Standard - 3-5 pages / Deep dive - 10+ pages]

STRUCTURE THE REPORT AS:

## Executive Summary
- Key findings in 3-5 bullet points
- Bottom line conclusion
- Recommended action (if applicable)

## Background & Context
- What this topic is about
- Why it matters now
- Key players/stakeholders

## Current State
- What's happening today
- Recent developments
- Key statistics and data

## Key Findings
- Finding 1: [with supporting evidence]
- Finding 2: [with supporting evidence]
- Finding 3: [with supporting evidence]
[Continue as needed]

## Different Perspectives
- Perspective A: [who believes this and why]
- Perspective B: [who believes this and why]
- Areas of consensus
- Areas of debate

## Implications
- What this means for [ME / MY INDUSTRY / MY DECISION]
- Risks to consider
- Opportunities to explore

## Recommended Actions
- What I should do based on this research
- Prioritized next steps
- Timeline if applicable

## Sources
- List all sources used
- Rate reliability of each source
- Note any gaps in available information

## Questions for Further Research
- What couldn't you find answers to?
- What would require deeper investigation?

SPECIFIC ANGLES I CARE ABOUT:
[Add any specific questions or angles you want covered]

MY CONTEXT:
[Why you're researching this - helps Claude tailor the findings]

Save the final report as a document I can reference and share.

Pro tip: Use this for competitor research, market analysis, investment decisions, or learning new skills.

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What’s Behind the Paywall

That’s 2 of 10 workflows.

The remaining 8 are the ones that save the most time for non-technical people.

Here’s what you’re missing:

3. Subscription Audit & Cleaner

Find every subscription you’re paying for. Most people discover $100-300/month in forgotten charges. This prompt finds them all + gives you direct cancel links.

4. Price Comparison Shopper

Stop checking 15 sites manually. This prompt finds the best deal on any product in seconds. Works for software, hardware, services.

5. Google Calendar Optimizer

End the scheduling nightmare. This prompt analyzes your calendar, protects focus time, and drafts meeting requests with optimal times.

6. SOP Document Generator

Turn any process in your head into step-by-step documentation. Perfect for delegating, hiring, or just not forgetting how you do things.

7. Expense Tracker & Audit

Tax season saver. Scans your computer for every receipt, categorizes expenses, flags deductions, creates a ready-to-use spreadsheet.

8. Weekly Review Generator

Know exactly what you accomplished. This prompt scans your calendar, files, and emails to generate a comprehensive weekly review in 2 minutes.

9. Email Inbox Zero Assistant

3,847 unread emails? This prompt categorizes everything, drafts responses, and identifies newsletters to kill. Inbox zero in 15 minutes.

10. Desktop Deep Clean

Your desktop is chaos. This prompt organizes everything into logical folders, finds duplicates, and flags files you can delete.

BONUS: Automation Chains

How to combine workflows. Morning routine chain. Monthly financial chain. Research-to-action chain. This is where 10 hours/week savings happens.

BONUS: Customization Guide

How to modify each prompt for your specific situation. Variables to change. Instructions to add. Build your personal prompt library.

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Most people will read the 2 free workflows and stop there.

A few will get all 10 + the automation chains and save 10+ hours this week.

The math is simple: one hour saved pays for a year of premium.

Your move.

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