Claude merges chat and Cowork memory — and lets you edit the file
Memories are now shared across chat and Cowork, added during a conversation rather than only afterward. Users can read, edit, and delete stored topics. The default is on for Free, Pro, and Max on web, desktop, and mobile.

On August 25 TechCrunch reported that Anthropic has merged chat and Cowork memory in Claude. Users can read, edit, and delete stored topics. Memories are added during a chat, not only after it ends. The feature is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max on web, desktop, and mobile; iOS and Android need the latest app.
What we know
- Chat memory and Cowork memory are now merged; users can read, edit, and delete stored topics.
- Memories are added during a chat, not only after it ends.
- The feature is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max on web, desktop, and mobile; iOS and Android need the latest app.
- Sensitive topics are not stored unless the include-sensitive-topics toggle is on.
- Government IDs, Social Security numbers, criminal history, and immigration status are never saved.
Takeaways
- Cowork no longer starts from a blank slate relative to chat.
- Users get a visible, editable memory list rather than a hidden store.
- Four identity categories are excluded even when the sensitive-topics toggle is on.
Source: TechCrunch / Anthropic


