Claude's Artifacts, explained

What is an Artifact?

An Artifact is a self-contained piece of content Claude produces and places in a separate window: a code block, a written document, a table, a diagram or a small web app. Rather than scrolling away in the chat, it stays on screen, readable and editable on its own — much like a working document beside the conversation.

What they're for

The point is iteration: you ask for a change, the Artifact updates in place, you compare, you copy the final result. It is handy for drafting then refining text, building a script, prototyping a page or visualizing data — without losing your place or piecing scattered fragments back together.

Interactive preview

For some content, the Artifact does more than show code: it renders it. A small web app can run directly in the panel so you can try it. That is what makes Artifacts feel like a mini workshop built into the chat, where you see the result without leaving Claude.

Where to use it and track changes

Artifacts are used on claude.ai and in the app. Like all Claude features, their scope, supported formats and availability by plan change over time. For the exact state, refer to Anthropic's official site and follow product news on Claude News.

What are Claude's Artifacts?

Artifacts are self-contained pieces of content — code, documents, tables, diagrams or small apps — that Claude shows in a dedicated panel next to the chat, where they stay readable, editable and, for some, runnable, instead of scrolling away in the conversation.

What are Artifacts for?

To produce and iterate on content (draft text, build a script, prototype a page) without losing it in the thread: it updates in place and copies easily.

Can you run an app in an Artifact?

For some content, the Artifact renders it and lets you try a small web app directly in the panel, without leaving Claude.

Where do I find Artifacts?

On claude.ai and in the Claude app. Availability by plan changes; check Anthropic's official site.