Cowork and workspaces
Cowork turns a natural-language goal into a trackable work process. AI can read the workspace, edit files, run checks, and return results.
Describe a clear task
Include the following when possible:
- the result you want;
- files, folders, or systems that are in scope;
- behavior that must remain unchanged;
- acceptance checks and actions that are not allowed.
For example: “Check the documentation in the current workspace, fix broken links, and run the docs build. Do not publish.”
Follow progress
Task cards show waiting, running, completed, or failed states. Open a card for details. The final response summarizes completed work, verification results, and anything that still needs human review.
Tool permissions
When a permission request appears, check:
- what operation the tool will perform;
- whether its target is inside the expected workspace;
- whether it includes deletion, publishing, payment, or external communication.
If you are unsure, deny the request and ask the AI to explain the need or narrow the scope.
Stop a task
Stop the task when it moves away from the goal or must pause immediately. Stopping does not automatically undo file changes already completed, so review current changes before continuing.