Desktop extensions — local tools

Desktop extensions require the Claude desktop app, not the web interface. These extensions allow Claude to interact with local applications, the file system, and native features of macOS or Windows. Examples of desktop extensions: local file access for reading and organizing documents directly on your computer, browser control for automating web tasks, native integration with apps, for example with Figma for design tasks. To install a desktop extension: download and install the Claude desktop app, open the app and go to Settings, then the "Extensions" section, review the available extensions and click "Install," follow any additional setup steps specific to the particular extension. The key difference from web connectors: desktop extensions run locally, which means lower latency and the ability to work with files that are not stored in the cloud.