Anthropic adds ‘reflect’ feature to Claude to let users review AI usage patterns

Anthropic has introduced a ‘reflect’ feature for its Claude chatbot, described as a reflection dashboard that analyzes user interaction data over customizable time frames. The feature surfaces summaries of key topics discussed with Claude, types of tasks delegated, and usage patterns such as peak times. Anthropic says the dashboard is designed to help users ‘see your patterns and shape them,’ framing it as a tool for aligning AI use with personal goals.

The dashboard will include an analysis of total time spent using Claude, though Anthropic notes this metric is slated for a future update. Users can also set ‘quiet hours’ or break reminders after specified durations of use. The reflection interface periodically prompts users with questions such as, ‘What’s one thing you want to keep doing yourself, even if Claude could do it faster?’

Anthropic emphasizes that the reflection dashboard does not ingest raw data from connected tools or platforms, such as email inboxes, though it may reference high-level interactions like summarizing an email inbox. Chats conducted in incognito mode or those connected to health integrations are excluded from the reflection. For sensitive topics, Anthropic states that such conversations may appear at a high level only.

The feature is available in beta to free users of Claude as well as Pro and Max subscribers, and requires memory to be enabled for chats. It can be accessed via Settings in the web interface or the Claude desktop app. Anthropic says the idea originated from interviews with users and that the feature will also come to Claude Cowork ‘soon.’