Last August, Anthropic released Artifacts. This feature allows Claude users to create small, AI-powered applications for their own use. Today, Anthropic makes it easier to work with Artifacts. At the same time, it makes the apps you can build with this feature more powerful.
For starters, Artifacts now has its own dedicated space that can be accessed from the Claude app sidebar. Here you’ll find a curated selection of projects created by other people to get you started on your own programs. Each Artifact you create will be organized in this space, making it easy to find later.
Once you have an idea of what you’d like to do, creating an Artifact simply involves typing in a prompt. “Simply tell Claude an idea and he will instantly create interactive apps, tools, and games to share with Claude’s built-in intelligence, making them independent, smart, and responsive,” Anthropic says.
When using this feature, the company recommends thinking big. This is because you can embed Claude’s AI abilities into your creations. For example, if you are a student preparing for a language exam, instead of asking Claude to create a set of flashcards, ask him to make an app for the flashcards. “One request gives you static learning materials. Another one creates a collaborative tool that generates cards on any topic,” says Anthropic.
It is worth noting that Anthropic makes the updated version of Artifacts available to all users, including those with free accounts. In addition, everyone can share their projects with others for free, without any API costs. All you need to access someone else’s Artifact is a free or paid Claude account.
The new Artifacts experience is available on both mobile and desktop. You’ll need a computer to access all the features. On Android and iOS, you can create, view, interact, and customize artifacts.
