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    AI Coworker Tutorial

    The AI Coworker™

    Set up Claude as your personal AI coworker. Create a markdown-based command system that turns Claude into your personal executive assistant and role-specific expert.

    Set it up once. Have an AI coworker who knows exactly how to help you excel.

    Follow the tutorial below

    Check off each step as you complete it to track your progress

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    Step-by-Step Tutorial

    Setup Checklist

    Follow these steps to create your personalized AI coworker system with Claude Code.

    Step 1

    Create Your Workspace Folder

    Make a new folder on your desktop called 'Workspace' - this will be your AI command center

    • -Right-click on your desktop
    • -Select 'New Folder' (or Cmd+Shift+N on Mac)
    • -Name it 'Workspace'
    Step 2

    Download Claude Desktop App

    Get the Claude desktop application if you haven't already

    Download Claude Desktop
    Step 3

    Open Claude Code in the Desktop App

    Launch Claude Code from within the Claude desktop application

    • -Open the Claude desktop app
    • -Click on 'Claude Code' in the sidebar or menu
    • -Navigate to your Workspace folder
    Step 4

    Customize Your Role

    Before running the prompt, decide on YOUR role and elite examples to model

    Replace MY_ROLE and ELITE_EXAMPLES_OF_ROLES with your specifics:

    Product Manager → Shreyas Doshi, Marty Cagan, Lenny Rachitsky
    Engineering Manager → Will Larson, Camille Fournier, Charity Majors
    Startup Founder → Paul Graham, Naval Ravikant, Sam Altman
    Marketing Leader → Seth Godin, April Dunford, Dave Gerhardt
    Sales Executive → Jill Konrath, Aaron Ross, Chris Voss
    Executive Coach → Marshall Goldsmith, Jerry Colonna, Julie Zhuo
    Consultant → Alan Weiss, David C. Baker, Blair Enns
    Technical Writer → Stripe Docs Team, Twilio Docs, Apple HIG
    Step 5

    Run the Launch Kit Prompt

    Execute this prompt in Claude Code to create your personalized AI coworker system

    The Prompt:

    Create me a markdown-based system in this directory where I can regularly run you Claude, that lets me be the best world-class MY_ROLE possible (like ELITE_EXAMPLES_OF_ROLES). I'm planning to use you as my personal executive assistant and MY_ROLE expert. Document everything in a series of folders as you see fit

    Remember: Replace MY_ROLE with your actual role and ELITE_EXAMPLES_OF_ROLES with people you admire in that role.

    Step 6

    Explore Your New System

    Review the folders and files Claude created for your personalized workflow

    • -Browse through the folder structure Claude generated
    • -Read the documentation files to understand each component
    • -Note the workflow templates designed for your role
    Step 7

    Configure Your Preferences

    Customize the system by adding your specific context and preferences

    • -Add your specific goals and KPIs
    • -Include relevant background information
    Step 8

    Start Using Your AI Coworker

    Begin your daily workflow with Claude as your executive assistant

    • -Open Claude Code in your Workspace folder
    • -Ask Claude to help with tasks specific to your role
    What You'll Get

    Your AI Coworker Benefits

    Once set up, Claude becomes your personalized assistant who understands your role, goals, and working style.

    Role-Specific Expertise

    Claude learns the best practices and frameworks from elite performers in your field

    Organized Workflow System

    A markdown-based system you can run anytime to get expert assistance

    Personalized Context

    Your Launch Kit grows with you, storing context that makes Claude more helpful over time

    Ready to have an AI coworker who truly understands your role?

    Scroll up and complete the tutorial to get started.