Domain 2File Management, Data Processing & Output
Direct Local File Access
TL;DR
Cowork's ability to read, write, edit, and create files directly on your local file system without any upload or download step.
Definition
Cowork's ability to read, write, edit, and create files directly on your local file system without any upload or download step. Unlike Chat where you drag files in one at a time (limited to 30MB per file and 20 files per conversation), Cowork reads files directly from disk with no size constraints on individual files and processes entire folders at once.
Exam Context
Questions test whether you know the difference between Chat's upload model and Cowork's direct access. The 30MB limit applies to Chat only — not to Cowork.