Switch from Claude Cowork to Agent 37 (2026 Migration Guide)

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Switch from Claude Cowork to Agent 37 when you need always-on agents, per-client isolation, or channel bots that cannot depend on your laptop staying awake. The migration takes one pilot workflow first: document what Cowork does today, recreate it on a hosted OpenClaw or Claude Code instance, route outputs through Minions review, then expand client by client.

Claude Cowork runs in the desktop app on your Mac or PC. Agent 37 runs persistent agent computers in isolated cloud containers from $3.99/mo (Basic). This guide covers audit, setup, channel handoff, and rollout without losing the workflows that already work.

Four-step migration from Claude Cowork to Agent 37 cloud hosting

When should you migrate off Claude Cowork?

Migrate when you hit one or more of these walls:

Your computer must stay on for Cowork to finish jobs

You need Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack bots that run 24/7

Agencies need separate containers per client with branded delivery

Account managers need browser terminal and live desktop without SSH

Client contracts require a review queue before anything goes external

Keep Cowork for solo desktop knowledge work that never leaves your machine. Move production and client-facing flows to Agent 37.

Migration checklist (before you touch production)

Inventory Cowork workflows. List scheduled tasks, folder scopes, plugins, and connected apps (Slack, Chrome, Drive).

Classify by risk. Separate internal drafts from client-facing or auto-send actions.

Export prompts and SOPs. Save system instructions, folder rules, and example outputs in your PSA or Notion.

Pick a pilot. Choose one low-risk workflow (research digest, internal report) before client bots.

Set BYOK keys. Anthropic, OpenAI, or other providers bill you directly on Agent 37.

Migration checklist for moving Claude Cowork workflows to Agent 37

Step 1: Create your Agent 37 instance

Choose a tier: Basic ($3.99/mo) for pilots, Pro ($29.99/mo) for browser automation and email or chat support on client work.

Open browser terminal from the dashboard.

Configure your model provider (Anthropic Claude API recommended if you already use Cowork). See Claude API setup.

Your instance is an isolated container. Keys and files stay inside that boundary.

Step 2: Recreate Cowork workflows on OpenClaw

Cowork tasks map to OpenClaw agents with tools:

Cowork pattern	Agent 37 setup
Folder-scoped file work	Agent workspace + file browser in dashboard
Slack / Drive connectors	Composio integrations (1000+ apps)
Scheduled recurring jobs	OpenClaw cron + Minions review gate
Multi-step research	OpenClaw skills + live desktop for debug
Coding tasks	Claude Code on the same hosted machine

Start with one workflow. Match inputs and outputs to what stakeholders already expect from Cowork.

Step 3: Connect channels Cowork cannot keep running

Cowork depends on your desktop session. Agent 37 connects persistent channels:

Slack

Discord

Follow the channel guide for your platform. Approve pairing codes from the dashboard terminal flow.

Step 4: Add Minions review before client delivery

Cowork relies on human oversight in the desktop UI. Minions formalizes that for teams:

Assign tasks to agents

Review outputs on a task board

Block auto-send until a human approves

Schedule recurring jobs with the same gate

This step matters most for agencies switching from Cowork personal workflows to client retainers.

Four-week rollout timeline for Claude Cowork to Agent 37 migration

Step 5: Roll out by week (recommended timeline)

Week 1: Pilot one internal workflow on Basic ($3.99/mo). Validate model config and Composio connectors.

Week 2: Connect one channel (Slack or Telegram). Run parallel with Cowork; compare output quality.

Week 3: Enable Minions review for anything client-facing. Document the approval SOP.

Week 4: Cut over the pilot. Decommission the Cowork schedule for that workflow only. Expand to the next use case.

Agencies provisioning multiple clients should move to Agent 37 Cloud ($4.99/mo per white-label instance) once the pilot pattern is proven.

What to migrate vs keep on Cowork

Keep on Cowork	Move to Agent 37
Personal desktop research while you work	24/7 inbox or support bots
One-off local file cleanup	Client-facing automations
Tasks that need your screen awake	Multi-client isolated agents
Anthropic-native desktop UX	White-label resale to clients

Hybrid setups are normal. Production agents on Agent 37, personal Cowork on desktop.

Data and security notes

Export sensitive Cowork folder rules into your agency playbook; do not rely on tribal knowledge.

Use BYOK so model providers bill your accounts directly.

Document which Composio integrations each client container may use.

On Max ($99.99/mo), use team roles for who can approve Minions tasks.

FAQ

How long does migration take?

A single pilot workflow often lands in one to two weeks. Full agency rollouts with multiple clients take four to eight weeks depending on channel count and review SOPs.

Do I lose Claude Cowork access?

No. Migration means moving specific workflows to the cloud, not canceling Claude. Many operators keep Cowork for desktop work.

Which Agent 37 tier do I need?

Basic ($3.99/mo) for pilots. Pro ($29.99/mo) for browser automation and client production. Max ($99.99/mo) for team roles. Cloud from $4.99/mo when reselling under your brand.

Can I migrate OpenClaw-only, not Claude Code?

Yes. OpenClaw is the default path for channel bots and review queues. Add Claude Code on the same instance when dev workflows need terminal agents.

Where do I get help?

Read the docs, start a pilot at agent37.com, and see AI agent hosting for agencies for multi-client patterns.

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