How I Use Claude Cowork to Automate 99% Of My Life (Full Guide)

Paul demonstrates building a reproducible automation framework called Co‑work OS using Claude Co‑work. He shows folder-based project architecture, connectors to third‑party apps, reusable skills and plugins, and scheduled tasks to run routines like inbox triage, daily research, and task dashboards. The video walks through installing a custom plugin to auto-create folders and memories, converting repeatable flows into skills, and deploying scheduled automations—highlighting practical setup steps, examples (YouTube, email, productivity) and recommendations for persistent machines and Obsidian integration.

– Folder hierarchy: Project-specific folders each include a claude.md and memory file so Claude knows context and behaves with a tailored personality.

– Connectors & plugins: Link Gmail, Notion, Calendar, etc., and install bundled plugins (e.g., Productivity) to add connectors, commands and bundled skills quickly.

– Skills & memory: Capture repeatable flows (script writing, email triage) as reusable skills and store project facts with the memory system for consistent outputs.

– Scheduling & UI tips: Schedule daily automations (requires Co‑work running) and use Obsidian to browse and edit the folder-based workspace more comfortably.

Quotes:

I have Claude Co-work automatically triaging my email inbox every single morning.

Co-work stops feeling like a chatbot and starts feeling more like an actual assistant.

Memory is as easy as that.