How to use Claude Desktop Switcher for separate workspaces on one Mac

Описание и применение

Пользователи могут создавать изолированные рабочие пространства для Claude на одном Mac, управляя данными и аккаунтами через CSW.

Задача

Users need to manage multiple Claude accounts and contexts on a single Mac without cross‑talk between environments.

Результат

Users can maintain distinct Claude workspaces on one Mac, preventing accidental data sharing and enabling simultaneous use of multiple accounts or projects.

Рабочий процесс

• Install Claude Desktop and CSW v0.24.7
• Create a new environment and select separation level
• Configure component‑level settings if needed
• Launch the environment and sign in with the intended account
• (Optional) Install csw CLI and use it to run Claude Code in the environment
• Use CSW menu options to switch, bring to front, or check current environment
• Run csw doctor to verify isolation and repair links if necessary

Доказательства

Claude Desktop Switcher is a macOS menu bar utility for managing those environments.

Источник

The desktop workflow is entirely graphical. Developers can optionally connect a terminal to an environment with the separate csw command.

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CSW calls your existing desktop and CLI setup Existing Claude. New environments have dedicated data directories.

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