TOOLS & SKILLS
Claude Is Now Your Personal Assistant 🛠️
Anthropic just dropped 15 brand new connectors that let Claude handle your real life — food, travel, music, rides, home services, even your taxes. All in one.
One Conversation. Whole Day Handled.
Planning a weekend hike? Here’s what Claude does in a single chat:
AllTrails → finds a dog-friendly trail near you that fits how long you want to walk
Spotify → builds a playlist that lasts the exact length of the hike based on your taste
Resy → books your dinner reservation for after the hike
Need groceries? Tell Claude what you’re cooking and Instacart builds your cart with the ingredients you need from your nearest store.
You don’t open any apps. You just talk to Claude and it handles everything.
Every New Connector & What It Does
AllTrailsFind hikes and walks near you filtered by length, difficulty, and dog-friendly
SpotifyBuild playlists by mood, genre, activity, or exact time length
ResyFind and book restaurant reservations by location, time, and group size
InstacartTell Claude what you’re cooking and it builds your grocery cart from your nearest store
UberRequest rides and check prices and ETAs without opening the app
Uber EatsOrder food delivery from nearby restaurants right from the conversation
Booking.comSearch and compare hotels by destination, dates, and budget
TripAdvisorFind top-rated things to do, restaurants, and hotels at your destination
StubHubFind tickets to concerts, games, and events near you or anywhere
AudibleSearch for audiobooks by topic, genre, or length
ThumbtackFind local pros for home projects — plumbers, cleaners, movers, you name it
TaskrabbitHire someone nearby for errands, furniture assembly, or odd jobs
Credit KarmaCheck your credit score and get personalized tips to improve it
TurboTaxGet answers to tax questions and help navigating your filing
How to Turn Them On
Once they’re on, just talk to Claude normally. It uses the right app automatically.
These connectors handle your personal life. The Weekend Bootcamp teaches you how to set up Claude as a full system for your job — connectors, Skills, Projects, scheduled tasks, all of it — in one weekend.
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