Anthropic launched Claude Tag, a Slack integration that lets teams delegate work to Claude as a persistent team member rather than a chat interface.

Key takeaway

• Anthropic launched Claude Tag, a Slack-based feature that positions Claude as a persistent team member capable of asynchronous delegation, background execution, and proactive monitoring across channels and tools.

• Anthropic's internal teams have used it to have Claude write 65% of their product code, suggesting the shift from interactive chat to background agent could reshape how development and operational teams structure their work.

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FAQ

When does Claude Tag become available, and who can use it?

Claude Tag is launching in beta for Claude Enterprise and Team plans. The specific launch date is not stated in the announcement.

How is Claude Tag different from Claude Code?

Anthropic positioned Claude Code as the fastest mode for solo, synchronous work, while Claude Tag is 'Claude Code made multiplayer, async, and proactive across your whole team.' Claude Tag allows asynchronous delegation with background task execution, whereas Claude Code is designed for direct, real-time interaction.

What permissions do administrators need to set up for Claude Tag?

Anthropic published a permissions and configuration guide for 'agent permissions' for Claude Tag, indicating that deployment requires explicit setup and scope control. Admins can grant Claude access to selected channels, selected tools, selected data, and even selected codebases, rather than granting blanket workspace access.