Claude Cowork for Professionals: The Complete Guide for Practical Use
Skills, MCP connectors, plugins, scheduling, setup, and what to do when your org locks it down
Claude Plugin
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Learn when to use MCP vs skills vs plugins in Claude Code. Real token costs, decision framework, and examples from a live content system built on all three.
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What Is Claude Cowork?
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