The feature uses local processing with sandboxed security; interactions with files or apps require explicit user approval and do not transmit sensitive data to external servers.

Users are reminded that commands issued from the phone can enact real changes on the computer, including potential deletions or modifications to files, so permissions and scope must be understood.

Activation requires both desktop and mobile Cowork apps, with access governed by permissions that constrain which folders and files the AI can reach.

Use cases include remote document retrieval, task delegation for coding or data analysis, and remote browser management to streamline workflows.

Future developments may add multi-threaded conversations and proactive notifications, along with potential pricing changes as the service scales.

For Dispatch to function, the desktop app must stay awake, connected to the internet, and powered on to process tasks in real time.

Users can request tasks such as preparing presentations, organizing folders, or analyzing spreadsheets, with results delivered as documents, reports, or structured data rather than step-by-step actions.

Anthropic is rolling out Claude Dispatch, a Cowork-based feature that lets users control and monitor AI-powered tasks running on their desktop directly from a smartphone, with conversations and workflows staying connected across devices.

Dispatch supports a single, continuous conversation across desktop and mobile, enabling remote task assignment, later review, and seamless integration into ongoing workflows even when away from the primary computer.

Tasks are executed on the user’s desktop within a sandboxed environment, returning finished outputs like documents, summaries, or reports rather than showing every execution step.

Security considerations center on preventing exposure to malicious content and unauthorized access, mitigated by careful permission configurations and restricted folder access.

Current limitations include the need for an active desktop connection, single-threaded task handling, and lack of scheduled tasks or proactive notifications.