This is literally how I've been using Claude Code for like 75% of my time already. - Research partner - Data analyst - Second brain for things I can't quite remember The difference now is that non-technical people can use it too. And it can connect to your files and external sources. Game changer.
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AI Research Partner and Second Brain
Raiza Martin shares how she uses Claude Cowork as a research partner, data analyst, and 'second brain'
★★☆ Intermediate varies January 12, 2026
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Scenario
I need an AI assistant that can connect to my files and external sources, help me with research, analyze data, and help when I can't quite remember something.
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Prompt
(General research and analysis tasks - Raiza uses Claude Cowork for ~75% of her work as:) - Research partner - Data analyst - Second brain for things she can't remember
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Expected Result
Raiza says this is how she's been using Claude Code ~75% of the time already: - As a **research partner**: helping gather and organize information - As a **data analyst**: processing and analyzing data - As a **second brain**: helping when she can't quite remember something She particularly appreciates the ability to connect to files and external sources.
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Tips
- • Claude Cowork brings same capabilities to non-technical users
- • Connecting to files and external sources is key advantage
- • Can serve as resident assistant for daily work