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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG]**Bug: Cowork tab not appearing in mode selector**

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  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Setup:

  • MacBook Air M2, 2022 (Apple Silicon)
  • macOS: Ventura 13.0
  • Claude Desktop version: 1.3561.0
  • Plan: Pro

Expected behavior: Cowork tab should appear in the mode selector alongside Chat and Code.

Actual behavior: Only Chat and Code tabs are visible. Cowork tab is completely missing.

Steps already tried:

  • Fully quit and relaunched the app (Cmd+Q)
  • Signed out and signed back in
  • Completely uninstalled and reinstalled Claude Desktop from scratch
  • Confirmed app is on the latest version

Support response: Support confirmed that my setup meets all requirements (Apple Silicon, Pro plan, latest version) but was unable to resolve the issue and directed me to file a bug report.

What Should Happen?

The Cowork tab should appear in the mode selector alongside Chat and Code in Claude Desktop.

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Steps to Reproduce

Install Claude Desktop (version 1.3561.0) on MacBook Air M2 (Apple Silicon), macOS Ventura 13.0 Sign in with a Pro plan account Look at the mode selector at the top of the app

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

N/A - this is a Claude Desktop app issue, not Claude Code CLI. Desktop version: 1.3561.0

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

This issue is with Claude Desktop app (not Claude Code CLI). The Cowork tab is missing from the mode selector. Setup: MacBook Air M2 2022, Apple Silicon, macOS Ventura 13.0, Claude Desktop v1.3561.0, Pro plan. Tried: full quit, sign out/in, complete reinstall. Support confirmed setup meets all requirements but could not resolve. Similar issue reported on Windows (marked as duplicate).

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TL;DR

The missing Cowork tab in Claude Desktop on macOS may be due to a platform-specific issue or configuration problem, and verifying the app's configuration and seeking further assistance from support might help resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Verify that the Pro plan features are correctly enabled and recognized by the app, as the Cowork tab is expected to be part of this plan.
  • Check if there are any known issues or limitations with the Apple Silicon architecture or macOS Ventura 13.0 that might be affecting the app's behavior.
  • Since a similar issue was reported on Windows and marked as a duplicate, it's possible that this is a more widespread problem that requires attention from the development team.
  • Consider reaching out to support again with more detailed information about the app's configuration and the steps taken so far to troubleshoot the issue.

Notes

The issue seems to be specific to the Claude Desktop app on macOS, and the fact that support was unable to resolve it suggests that it might be a more complex problem. Without more information about the app's internal workings or configuration, it's difficult to provide a more specific solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since the issue is not resolved and the cause is unclear, it's recommended to continue seeking assistance from support and provide more detailed information to help them troubleshoot the problem.

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