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Claude can do its work in two places: right there on your computer, or up in the cloud while your laptop is closed. Neither is “better” — they’re for different moments. And with Orbit, it doesn’t matter which you pick, because both share the same memory.

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On your computer

Claude works directly with the files and apps on your machine, with you watching. Good when: you’re sitting there, hands-on, doing something now — and you want to see it happen. The catch: it only runs while your computer is on and you’re around.

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In the cloud

Claude works up in the cloud on its own. You can close your laptop and walk away; it keeps going. Good when: you want to say “go do this” and come back later — or you’ve got something long-running. The catch: it’s working on a copy in the cloud, not the files sitting open on your desk.

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The simple way to choose

Your situationWhere
You’re working hands-on right nowYour computer
”Go do this, I’ll check later”The cloud
Something long or that should run while you’re awayThe cloud

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Why Orbit makes this a non-issue

Normally, splitting work between your computer and the cloud means the two never see each other’s progress. With Orbit, both save to the same Vault and follow the same decisions.
  • A rule you set applies in both places.
  • Work done in the cloud is waiting for you when you’re back on your laptop.
  • Your dashboard shows everything in one place, no matter where it ran.
So you just pick whatever’s convenient in the moment — your memory stays in one piece either way.

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