Anthropic Launches Claude Dispatch For Multi-Device Tasks

Anthropic on March 19, 2026 introduced Claude Dispatch, a new feature that creates persistent cross-device conversation threads allowing users to assign tasks to Claude and retrieve completed outputs. The feature, rolling out first to Max plan subscribers with Pro users to follow, runs tasks on the user's desktop via Cowork access to local files, connectors, and plugins. It requires the desktop app to remain active and connected for task execution.
Key Points
- 1Introduces Claude Dispatch, a persistent cross-device task system syncing conversations between desktop and mobile
- 2Executes tasks locally via desktop Cowork access to files, connectors, and plugins for privacy and speed
- 3Enables starting workflows on one device and receiving completed docs, summaries, or presentations on another
Scoring Rationale
Solid product rollout with practical cross-device execution and official backing, limited novelty beyond existing assistant features.
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