Anthropic has introduced a new analysis tool that enhances Claude’s ability to provide mathematically accurate and repeatable answers. Now in preview, the tool allows Claude to perform calculations and analyze data from files such as spreadsheets and PDFs, displaying results through interactive visualizations.
“Think of the analysis tool as an embedded code sandbox where Claude can perform complex math calculations, analyze data, and iterate on different ideas before sharing an answer,” Anthropic explained in a blog post. “Rather than relying on abstract analysis alone, it can process your data step-by-step — cleaning, exploring, and analyzing it until it reaches the correct result.”
Enhanced Code Capabilities
While Claude could previously generate code, the new tool enables it to run JavaScript directly within Claude.ai, expanding its ability to handle complex analytics tasks. This ensures that answers are not only well-founded but also mathematically precise and verifiable.
Anthropic highlights potential use cases for this functionality. A product manager might upload sales data and ask Claude to conduct a performance analysis for a particular region. Similarly, an engineer could provide financial data and generate a dashboard to track key trends. Although Claude could perform such tasks before, it lacked a mechanism to mathematically verify results, sometimes compromising accuracy, notes NIX Solutions.
Comparison with Other AI Tools
Other AI developers offer similar capabilities. Google’s Gemini models feature “Code Execution,” which enables Python code generation and iterative learning. OpenAI’s flagship models also provide code writing and execution through a feature known as “Advanced Data Analysis.”
Anthropic’s new analysis tool is now available to all Claude users on the web. With these new capabilities, we’ll keep you updated on further improvements and developments.