Anthropic expands Claude with 15 new app connectors, including Uber, Spotify and TurboTax
Key Points
- Anthropic adds 15 new app connectors to Claude, including Uber, Spotify, TurboTax and Booking.com.
- Users can perform tasks across these services directly within a Claude conversation.
- Claude requires explicit user confirmation before any purchase or booking.
- Connected‑app data is not used to train Anthropic’s models and can be revoked at any time.
- Memory feature lets Claude retain preferences, enabling smoother follow‑up interactions.
- The expansion aims to make Claude a practical everyday assistant for iPhone and Android users.
Anthropic announced today that its AI assistant Claude now supports 15 additional app connectors, adding popular services such as Uber, Uber Eats, Spotify, Instacart, TurboTax and Booking.com. The rollout lets users execute tasks across these platforms directly within a Claude conversation, from ordering food to filing taxes. Anthropic says the feature respects privacy, requires user confirmation before any purchase, and does not use connected‑app data to train its models. The expansion aims to make Claude a more practical, everyday tool for iPhone and Android users.
Anthropic unveiled a major upgrade to its Claude chatbot on Tuesday, adding fifteen new app connectors that bring everyday services into a single conversational interface. The list includes household names such as Uber, Uber Eats, Spotify, Instacart, TurboTax, Booking.com, AllTrails, Audible, Resy, StubHub, TaskRabbit, Thumbtack, TripAdvisor, Viator and more. By linking these accounts, users can ask Claude to perform actions—book a ride, order a meal, stream a playlist, or even start a tax filing—without leaving the chat.
The integration works by granting Claude temporary access to the linked app on the user’s behalf. When a request is made, Claude gathers the necessary information, presents options and waits for explicit confirmation before completing any transaction. Anthropic emphasized that the assistant will never make purchases or bookings autonomously; a final user prompt is required for every action that could incur a cost.
Privacy safeguards are baked into the design. According to the company, data shared with a connected app stays confined to that app and is not fed back into Anthropic’s training pipelines. Users can also disconnect any service at any time, instantly revoking Claude’s access. The firm says the memory feature of Claude retains preferences and context, allowing follow‑up queries to build on earlier interactions without re‑entering details.
In a demonstration, Anthropic showed how a user could plan a weekend getaway entirely through Claude. The assistant searched AllTrails for nearby hikes, booked a hotel on Booking.com, reserved a dinner table via Resy, and arranged an Uber ride to the airport—all within the same chat thread. The same flow can be applied to routine tasks: ordering groceries through Instacart, streaming a new album on Spotify, or filing a quick tax estimate with TurboTax.
Industry observers note that the move positions Claude as a direct competitor to other AI assistants that rely on fragmented app ecosystems. While Google Assistant and Siri already integrate with many services, Anthropic’s approach centers on a conversational model that remembers user preferences and can juggle multiple apps in a single dialogue. The company hopes the expanded connectivity will push Claude beyond a niche tool for enthusiasts into a mainstream productivity aid.
Critics have raised concerns about granting an AI access to financial and personal accounts. Anthropic responded that every transaction triggers a confirmation prompt and that no data leaves the connected app’s domain for model training. The company also highlighted that users retain full control to revoke access, a feature that mirrors the permissions model of major mobile operating systems.
Since its initial launch of app connectors in 2025, Claude’s ecosystem has grown to over a hundred integrations. The latest batch focuses on services most people use daily, signaling Anthropic’s intent to make the assistant indispensable for both work and leisure. Early adopters have praised the seamless experience, noting that the ability to handle multi‑step tasks without juggling multiple screens could save time and reduce friction.