Start with Claude on a task from your work
Prepare a source, example, and desired result, and try editing and delivery on a real task.
Let's understand the idea
Opening Claude and trying a general question makes it hard to see where it can help. Choose a current task: review a draft, understand a file, prepare a report, or build a simple tool. Prepare the source and an example of the result you mean.
Start with a small part and check that it understood the requirements. Request a specific edit, then open the file or interaction if that's the deliverable. A project gathers recurring context, and a skill saves your approach. Choose Artifacts or task tools based on your needs and account availability.
Tools for this workflow
Choose from what's available to you. You can use these prompts with several tools. What they can carry out depends on supported features and files.
See tool details and uses in the Tools library →Examples to expand the idea
A master's student has a draft of the first chapter and their supervisor's comments. They upload both to Claude and ask it to organize the comments, with the relevant paragraph beside each. They edit the draft themselves, then request only a language review without changing their ideas.
Review a draft
Define what to preserve and the problem to fix, with a suitable example.
A small interactive tool
Try a calculator with known inputs and rules. Test it before sharing the link.
Claude Code when you need it
If your work is in a code project, use the Claude guide to choose the right environment instead of assuming a conversation provides access to your device.
Steps from start to delivery
Open any step by its heading. Each explains what to do, why, and what to check before continuing.
1Choose a specific taskA task outcome you can review.Details
A clear task is easier to test and review.
What should I do?
- Write the requirements, result, and acceptance criterion.
- Identify which sources are ready and what's still missing.
Tools for this part: choose oneA guide for this stepHow do you get started with Claude and use it in your work?2Prepare sources and styleSources and an example with a purpose.Details
A large file without explanation can obscure the main idea.
What should I do?
- Explain each file's role and identify the latest version.
- Attach a writing or design sample and specify what you like about it.
Tools for this part: choose oneA guide for this stepHow can examples and reference images improve your results?3Try one part before the whole deliverableA direction checked against the original.Details
A small part reveals misunderstandings.
What should I do?
- Ask for a requirements analysis or a draft of one section.
- Review facts and language. Identify where the problem is.
Tools for this part: choose oneA guide for this stepHow do you use AI to write content in your style?4Request the format and test itA result you've opened and tested.Details
Text describing a file isn't the file itself.
What should I do?
- Specify whether you need text, a file, or an interactive Artifact.
- Open the output and test it on your phone or in the tool where you'll use it.
Tools for this part: choose oneA guide for this stepHow do you get started with Claude and use it in your work?5Save the context and useful approachTested instructions you can reuse.Details
You don't need a new project or skill every time.
What should I do?
- Save the current source and review criteria.
- For recurring tasks, use a project or skill where available and test it on a new prompt.
Tools for this part: choose oneA guide for this stepHow do you help AI understand your work with projects and skills?
Prompts for your work
Open a prompt and fill in your details. Empty fields remain visible so you don't forget them.
Your first task with ClaudeOpen it to copy or tailor the prompt
Prepare the listed inputs and start with the prompt in an available tool. Open the output and review it against your work.
Copy the prompt as it is, or tailor it with your details first.
Tailor the prompt to your workOptional: add your details and the prompt adjusts itself
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Why is the prompt written this way?
Requirements, sources, and acceptance criteria clarify what to work on and how to judge whether the result helps.
Edit and save the approachOpen it to copy or tailor the prompt
Copy the prompt as it is, or tailor it with your details first.
Tailor the prompt to your workOptional: add your details and the prompt adjusts itself
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Did the result serve your original goal?
Return to the inputs and sources, and open the output where you'll use it. Check these points before relying on it.
- Did it work on the right version?
- Did the edit solve the problem?
- Was the deliverable actually opened?
If there's a problem, name the unsuitable part, show an example, and request a specific edit.