Domain 2File Management, Data Processing & Output
Working Folder
TL;DR
The root directory of Claude's world for a given session.
Definition
The root directory of Claude's world for a given session. Everything Claude reads, creates, and modifies lives within this boundary. You select the working folder when starting a session, and Claude cannot access files outside it. Best practice is to create a dedicated, purpose-built folder for each task rather than pointing at broad directories.
Exam Context
Know that folder access is granted per session (not globally), that each new session requires selecting a working folder, and that recently used folders are remembered for quick selection.