Most AI tools are great for one thing: answering questions. What they can’t do is actually connect to the apps that run your daily life and take action on your behalf.
Anthropic just changed that for Claude.
On April 23, 2026, Anthropic announced a new wave of connectors for Claude that go beyond the usual work tools. We’re talking about apps you use every single week: Uber, Spotify, Instacart, AllTrails, Audible, TripAdvisor, and more.
Here’s the thing. This is not a headline feature with nothing behind it. Once you set these up, you can have one conversation with Claude and get things done across multiple apps without switching tabs, opening separate apps, or repeating yourself.
Let me walk you through what’s new, how it actually works, and how to get started.
What Are Claude Connectors?
Claude connectors are integrations that let Claude access and act within other apps on your behalf. Think of them like giving Claude a key to specific tools so it can pull information, make recommendations, and in some cases take action directly in those apps.
Since launching in July 2025, the Claude connector directory has grown to over 200 integrations covering design, finance, productivity, and health.
What’s new is that Anthropic has now expanded this to the apps you use outside of work.
The 15 New Everyday Connectors
Here’s the full list of what just went live:
- AllTrails – Hiking and trail recommendations
- Audible – Audiobook browsing and recommendations
- Booking.com – Hotel and travel stays
- Instacart – Grocery ordering
- Intuit Credit Karma – Credit and financial insights
- Intuit TurboTax – Tax filing support
- Resy – Restaurant reservations
- Spotify – Music and podcast discovery
- StubHub – Event tickets
- Taskrabbit – Local task and home services
- Thumbtack – Home service professionals
- TripAdvisor – Travel reviews and recommendations
- Uber – Ride booking
- Uber Eats – Food delivery
- Viator – Tours and experiences
More are on the way.
What This Actually Looks Like in Practice
Let’s say you’re planning a weekend trip with a friend. Instead of jumping between five different apps, here’s what one Claude conversation could look like:
You ask Claude to help plan a day hike near a specific city. AllTrails surfaces trails that match your fitness level and preferences. You mention you’d like to grab lunch after. Claude pulls up Resy options near the trailhead. You need a ride to the starting point. Uber is right there in the same conversation.
That’s one thread, three apps, zero tab switching.
Here’s another one. You’re planning a dinner party and want to cook something new. You ask Claude for a recipe. It helps you build the grocery list. Then with Instacart connected, it can add those items to your cart directly.
Claude also handles cases where more than one connector could be useful. If both Uber and Uber Eats could help answer your question, it shows you both and lets you choose. No one app gets priority. No paid placements. Anthropic has been clear that Claude is ad-free and will stay that way.
You Stay in Control
Before you get excited and connect everything, here’s what you should know about how this works under the hood.
Connecting a service gives Claude access to act within that app on your behalf. But Claude is designed to check with you before it books or purchases anything. It will not go ahead and order your groceries or book a ride without your confirmation.
Your data from connected apps is not used to train Claude’s models. The app you connect does not see your other conversations with Claude. And you can disconnect any connector at any time.
How to Set Up Claude Connectors: Step by Step
Getting started takes a few minutes. Here’s exactly how to do it.
Step 1: Go to the Claude Connector Directory
Head to claude.ai/directory/connectors. You’ll see the full list of available connectors, including the 15 new everyday ones.
Step 2: Pick the Apps You Actually Use
Don’t connect everything at once. Start with two or three apps that are already part of your routine. If you use Uber weekly and order groceries online, start there.
Step 3: Connect with One Click
Each connector has a Connect button. Click it, authorize the app using your existing account credentials, and you’re done. On mobile, it takes a few taps. The connector is now available in every future conversation with Claude.
Step 4: Start a Conversation and Let Claude Suggest
You don’t need to manually invoke a connector every time. Claude now suggests the right app based on what you’re asking. If you ask about a hike, AllTrails shows up. If you ask about getting somewhere, Uber surfaces. You can also ask Claude directly to use a specific connector if you prefer.
Step 5: Confirm Before Any Action
When Claude is about to do something like place an order or book a reservation, it will pause and confirm with you first. Always review before you approve.
Connectors work on all Claude plans. Mobile support is currently in beta.
The Part That’s Actually Worth Paying Attention To
What Anthropic is building here is not just a list of integrations. It is a different model for how AI fits into your daily life.
Right now, most of us use AI in isolation. We ask a question, get an answer, then go do the actual thing ourselves in whatever app we need. What connectors do is close that gap. The conversation and the action happen in the same place.
The product manager example Anthropic shared in their announcement is a good one. A PM pulls data from Amplitude, turns it into a Canva deck, and drops the link into Asana, all without leaving Claude. That kind of multi-app workflow is now starting to extend to everyday life too.
It is still early. Not every connector will be flawless on day one. But the direction is clear, and the setup takes about five minutes.
If you are already using Claude, this is worth exploring this week.
Where to Go From Here
- Browse the full connector list: claude.ai/directory/connectors
- Read Anthropic’s announcement: New connectors in Claude for everyday life
- Learn more about privacy and security when using connectors: Claude Help Center
If you build a product and want it available inside Claude, you can submit it to the connector directory here.
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