Your desktop stays on. Claude keeps working. You're on the train with just your phone. That's the pitch.
你的桌面開著，Claude 繼續工作，你帶著手機在捷運上。這就是它的賣點。
What Is Claude Dispatch?
Claude Dispatch is a feature inside Claude Cowork (Anthropic's persistent desktop agent environment). It creates a bridge between the Claude mobile app and the Claude Desktop app, letting you assign tasks from your phone and come back to finished work on your desktop.
One thing to be clear about: this is not cloud computing. Your desktop machine does all the work. The phone is a remote control — it sends instructions and receives results. If your desktop sleeps or you close Claude, Dispatch stops.
Dispatch launched in mid-March 2026 as a research preview.
什麼是 Claude Dispatch？
Claude Dispatch 是 Claude Cowork（Anthropic 的持久化桌面 agent 環境）裡面的一個功能。它在 Claude 手機 App 和 Claude Desktop App 之間建立橋樑，讓你從手機派出任務，回來時桌面上的工作已經完成。
先說清楚一件事： 這不是雲端運算。所有工作都在你的桌面機器上完成。手機只是遙控器——發送指令、接收結果。如果你的桌面進入睡眠或你關掉 Claude，Dispatch 就停了。
Dispatch 在 2026 年 3 月中旬以 research preview 形式推出。
Requirements
- Claude Pro or Max plan — not available on the free tier
- Claude Desktop app — latest version, macOS or Windows x64
- Claude mobile app — latest version, iOS or Android
- Internet connection on both devices
- Desktop must stay awake with Claude app open
必要條件
- Claude Pro 或 Max 方案 —— 免費版不提供
- Claude Desktop App —— 最新版本，macOS 或 Windows x64
- Claude 手機 App —— 最新版本，iOS 或 Android
- 兩台裝置都有網路連線
- 桌面必須保持喚醒，Claude App 必須開著
Setup (About 2 Minutes)
No API keys, no environment variables, no package managers. Just two apps and a QR code.
Step 1: Update both apps
Make sure Claude Desktop and Claude mobile are on the latest version.
Step 2: Open Cowork on your desktop
Launch Claude Desktop. You should see the Cowork interface with project-based workspaces. If you're on the classic chat view, update your app.
Step 3: Click "Dispatch" in the left panel
This opens the Dispatch setup pane.
Step 4: Click "Get started"
You'll configure two things:
- File access — which directories Claude can read and write. Grant project directories, not your entire home folder.
- Computer wake settings — whether to let the app prevent sleep mode.
Step 5: Pair your phone
On your mobile device, open the Claude app and tap "Pair with your desktop." Scan the QR code displayed on your desktop screen.
Step 6: Start dispatching
"Dispatch" now appears in your mobile app's sidebar. Tap it, type a task, and Claude on your desktop starts working.
設定步驟（大約 2 分鐘）
不需要 API key、不需要環境變數、不需要套件管理器。只要兩個 App 和一個 QR code。
步驟 1：更新兩邊的 App
確保 Claude Desktop 和 Claude 手機 App 都是最新版本。
步驟 2：在桌面開啟 Cowork
啟動 Claude Desktop。你應該看到 Cowork 介面，有專案式的工作區。如果你看到的是傳統聊天介面，更新你的 App。
步驟 3：點擊左側面板的「Dispatch」
會開啟 Dispatch 設定面板。
步驟 4：點擊「Get started」
你會設定兩件事：
- 檔案存取 —— Claude 可以讀寫哪些目錄。給專案目錄就好，不要給整個家目錄。
- 電腦喚醒設定 —— 是否允許 App 阻止睡眠模式。
步驟 5：配對你的手機
在手機上打開 Claude App，點擊 「Pair with your desktop」。掃描桌面螢幕上顯示的 QR code。
步驟 6：開始派工
「Dispatch」現在出現在手機 App 的側欄。點擊它，輸入任務，你桌面上的 Claude 就開始工作。
What It Can Actually Do
Based on Anthropic's documentation and early user reports, these types of tasks work well:
File and data processing:
- "Extract the Q1 revenue numbers from the sales spreadsheet and summarize them"
- "Organize all screenshots in my Downloads folder by date"
Communication summaries:
- "Search my Slack for messages from the design team about the homepage redesign and compile a briefing"
- "Summarize my unread emails from the last 24 hours and flag anything urgent"
Content creation:
- "Create a formatted presentation from the project notes in my Google Drive"
- "Summarize my recent Notion notes about the API migration"
The common thread: tasks that involve local files and connected services where Claude Desktop already has access.
它實際上能做什麼
根據 Anthropic 的文件和早期使用者回報，以下類型的任務表現不錯：
檔案與資料處理：
- 「從銷售試算表提取 Q1 營收數字並摘要」
- 「把下載資料夾裡的所有截圖按日期整理」
通訊摘要：
- 「搜尋 Slack 裡設計團隊關於首頁改版的訊息，彙整成簡報」
- 「摘要過去 24 小時的未讀郵件，標記緊急的」
內容製作：
- 「從 Google Drive 的專案筆記建立格式化的簡報」
- 「摘要最近關於 API 遷移的 Notion 筆記」
共同點：涉及 本地檔案和已連接服務 的任務，Claude Desktop 已經有存取權限的那些。
What It Struggles With (Honest Assessment)
MacStories published an early hands-on review and found a roughly 50/50 success rate. This is a research preview, not a polished product. Here's what consistently causes problems:
| Task Type | Problem |
|---|---|
| Opening apps | Computer use capability is unreliable for app launching |
| Sending screenshots via iMessage | Failed in testing |
| Third-party authentication | Any task requiring login to external services |
| Safari tab access | Cannot reliably interact with browser tabs |
| Terminal interaction | Inconsistent behavior |
Speed is a real issue. Dispatch uses computer use (screen reading + UI navigation) under the hood. Tasks that should take seconds can take minutes as Claude navigates UI elements step by step.
No push notifications. When a task finishes, you have no way to know unless you open the app and check. Anthropic has acknowledged this as a planned improvement.
Single conversation thread. One Dispatch conversation at a time. No task queuing, no parallel processing.
No scheduling. You cannot say "do this at 3 PM." Everything is immediate.
它的問題在哪（老實評估）
MacStories 發表了一篇早期實測評論，發現成功率大約 50/50。這是研究預覽版，不是成熟產品。以下是經常出問題的地方：
| 任務類型 | 問題 |
|---|---|
| 開啟應用程式 | Computer use 能力在啟動 App 時不穩定 |
| 透過 iMessage 傳截圖 | 測試中失敗 |
| 第三方驗證 | 任何需要登入外部服務的任務 |
| Safari 分頁存取 | 無法可靠地與瀏覽器分頁互動 |
| 終端機互動 | 行為不一致 |
速度是真正的問題。 Dispatch 底層用的是 computer use（螢幕辨識 + UI 操作）。應該幾秒完成的任務可能花好幾分鐘，因為 Claude 在一步步操作 UI 元素。
沒有推播通知。 任務完成時你沒辦法知道，除非你打開 App 去看。Anthropic 已經承認這是計畫中要改善的功能。
單一對話執行緒。 一次只能有一個 Dispatch 對話。沒有排隊、沒有平行處理。
不能排程。 你不能說「下午 3 點做這個」。所有任務都是立即執行。
When to Use It (and When Not To)
Use Dispatch when:
- You're away from your desk and think of a task involving local files
- The task is simple and self-contained — one clear instruction, one expected outcome
- You don't need guaranteed completion — it's a "let me try this from my phone" convenience
- The task works within Claude Desktop's existing permissions and connectors
Don't use Dispatch when:
- Reliability matters — the 50/50 success rate is real
- Speed matters — computer use is inherently slow
- The task requires third-party app authentication
- You need parallel processing or task queuing
- You need to run CLI commands or interact with a terminal
The bottom line: Dispatch is best understood as a convenience feature for kicking off simple desktop tasks remotely. It's not a remote development environment, and it's not a replacement for SSH-ing into your machine.
什麼時候該用（什麼時候不該用）
適合用 Dispatch 的情況：
- 你不在桌前，想到一個涉及本地檔案的任務
- 任務簡單且獨立——一個清楚的指令，一個預期的結果
- 你不需要保證完成——比較像是「讓我從手機試試看」的便利功能
- 任務在 Claude Desktop 已有的權限和連接器範圍內
不適合的情況：
- 需要可靠性——50/50 成功率是真的
- 需要速度——computer use 本質上就慢
- 任務需要第三方 App 驗證
- 你需要平行處理或任務排隊
- 你需要跑 CLI 指令或跟終端機互動
底線： Dispatch 最好理解為一個「從遠端啟動簡單桌面任務」的便利功能。它不是遠端開發環境，也不能取代 SSH 到你的機器。
Troubleshooting
Dispatch shows "Desktop offline"
- Claude Desktop must be running (not just installed)
- Desktop must not be asleep — configure energy settings or enable "prevent sleep" in Dispatch setup
- Both devices need internet
- Try re-pairing by scanning the QR code again from Cowork → Dispatch
Tasks fail silently
- Check the Cowork interface on your desktop for error messages
- Simplify the task — break complex requests into smaller steps
- Avoid tasks that require opening specific apps or authenticating to third-party services
Very slow response
- This is expected, not a bug. Computer use involves screenshot analysis and UI navigation, which is inherently slower than API calls.
- Keep tasks focused and specific to minimize the number of UI steps Claude needs to take.
Can't find Dispatch in mobile app
- Update both apps to the latest version
- Make sure you're on a Pro or Max plan
- For Team/Enterprise: your admin must enable this feature in managed settings
疑難排解
Dispatch 顯示「Desktop offline」
- Claude Desktop 必須正在運行（不只是安裝了）
- 桌面不能進入睡眠——在系統偏好設定調整能源設定，或在 Dispatch 設定中啟用「prevent sleep」
- 兩台裝置都需要網路
- 嘗試從 Cowork → Dispatch 重新掃 QR code 配對
任務靜默失敗
- 在桌面上檢查 Cowork 介面是否有錯誤訊息
- 簡化任務——把複雜的需求拆成更小的步驟
- 避免需要開啟特定 App 或登入第三方服務的任務
回應非常慢
- 這是預期行為，不是 bug。Computer use 涉及截圖分析和 UI 操作，本質上就比 API 呼叫慢。
- 讓任務保持聚焦和具體，盡量減少 Claude 需要操作的 UI 步驟數量。
手機 App 找不到 Dispatch
- 更新兩邊的 App 到最新版本
- 確認你用的是 Pro 或 Max 方案
- Team / Enterprise 用戶：你的管理員必須在受管設定中啟用此功能
Summary
Claude Dispatch is Anthropic's answer to "I want to tell my AI to do something while I'm not at my desk." The setup is dead simple — update your apps, scan a QR code, done.
The reality check: it's a research preview with about a 50/50 success rate, no push notifications, and notably slow execution. It works best for straightforward file and data tasks within Claude Desktop's existing access scope.
If you need reliable remote AI coding, look at Claude Code Channels (Discord/Telegram integration) or SSH + tmux instead. Dispatch is for the "I'm on the couch and want Claude to organize my files" use case — and for that narrow purpose, it works.
As Anthropic iterates on this feature, expect the success rate and speed to improve. For now, set your expectations accordingly: it's a convenient experiment, not a production tool.
總結
Claude Dispatch 是 Anthropic 對「我想在不在桌前時叫 AI 做事」的回答。設定極其簡單——更新 App、掃 QR code、完成。
現實檢驗：這是一個研究預覽版，成功率大約 50/50，沒有推播通知，執行速度明顯偏慢。它最適合在 Claude Desktop 已有存取權限範圍內的直接檔案和資料處理任務。
如果你需要可靠的遠端 AI 編程，去看 Claude Code Channels（Discord / Telegram 整合）或 SSH + tmux。Dispatch 是給「我在沙發上，想讓 Claude 整理我的檔案」這個使用場景的——對這個窄目的來說，它能用。
隨著 Anthropic 持續迭代這個功能，預期成功率和速度都會改善。目前，請相應調整你的期望：這是一個方便的實驗，不是生產工具。