Claude Science is a desktop application that pairs Claude with an analysis environment on your computer. Describe a research task in plain language and Claude writes and runs Python, R, or shell code in a sandbox, reads the folders you grant it, and pulls data from scientific databases through connectors.
Results are saved as versioned artifacts with a full provenance record, and figures, tables, and notebooks include the exact code, environment, and conversation that produced them. Built-in renderers view proteins, alignments, genomic tracks, chemical structures, and PDFs natively.
It is installed separately from the Claude desktop app and needs a Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan. Your files stay on your computer.
Publisher’s description
What is Claude Science?
Claude Science by Anthropic is proprietary Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 166.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 11 21H2 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Claude Science is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Claude Science safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.claude.ai; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B5FA08C5A098A617B2A12570AEAACEA66D3B749433A9D82783973DB01D9EDDF1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 12, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.72Latest | November 3, 2026 | 166.5 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Anthropic.ClaudeScience -ewindows-x64.exe installProgram files (.exe): claude-science.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Anthropic
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 (Windows 11 21H2+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.1.72
- Released
- November 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- claude.com
- winget ID
- Anthropic.ClaudeScience
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Frequently asked questions
Is Claude Science free?
Claude Science is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Claude Science safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.claude.ai; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Claude Science with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Claude Science be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Claude Science support?
The installer requires Windows 11 21H2 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Claude Science run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Claude Science without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Claude Science?
Codex CLI, ChatGPT by lencx, GPT4All, Jan and oh-my-pi. The alternatives page compares them.
