Claude Artifacts: Build and Preview Content in a Side Panel (2026)

By the Chatgbot Team · Published August 17, 2026

Claude Artifacts is a feature in the Claude app that opens a live, editable side panel where Claude generates and shows content like code, documents, web pages, or diagrams. You can preview and iterate on that output right next to the conversation, instead of copying and pasting text back and forth.

If you have ever asked an AI to write code or a document, then spent the next ten minutes pasting it into another tool to see if it works, Artifacts fixes exactly that. The chat stays on the left, and the finished thing you asked for appears on the right where you can read it, run it, and refine it.

This guide covers what Artifacts are, what you can make, why they help, how to use them, and where they fit next to a plain chat. For background on the assistant behind the feature, see what Claude is.

What Are Claude Artifacts?

An Artifact is a standalone piece of content that Claude creates and displays in a dedicated panel beside the chat. Think of it as a workspace for output that is meant to be used, not just read. When the content is substantial and self-contained, Claude places it in this panel so it does not clutter the conversation.

The key difference from a normal reply is that an Artifact is live and editable. If it is code for a small web page, you can see the page render. If it is a document, you can watch it update as you ask for changes. The conversation and the result sit side by side, so you refine one by talking in the other.

Artifacts are a feature inside Anthropic's Claude product, not a separate app you install. They work with the same Claude models you already chat with, including the Claude Sonnet model.

What You Can Make With Artifacts

The panel handles several kinds of content. The common thread is that each one is easier to judge when you can see or run it rather than read a wall of text.

• Working code you can preview: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that renders as a live page, so you see the result instead of imagining it.
• Small web apps and tools: calculators, interactive demos, simple single-page apps, and prototypes you can click around in.
• Documents: reports, guides, outlines, emails, and other long-form text you plan to keep and edit.
• Diagrams and visuals: flowcharts, simple SVG graphics, and charts that display as images rather than as raw markup.
• Structured content: tables, formatted lists, and reference sheets you want laid out cleanly.

For heavier programming work, the same visual, iterate-as-you-go approach is why many people reach for Claude in the first place. See the best AI for coding for a wider look at that.

Why Artifacts Are Useful

The main benefit is simple: you see and edit the output live instead of copy-pasting it somewhere else to check it. That one change shortens the loop between asking for something and getting a version you like. A few practical reasons this matters:

• Faster feedback: you spot a problem the moment the page renders or the document updates, then ask for a fix in the same breath.
• Cleaner conversations: long code blocks and full documents live in the panel, so the chat stays readable.
• Real iteration: each request updates the same Artifact, so you build up a final version step by step rather than starting over.
• Less tool switching: you do not need a separate editor open just to see whether the output works.

In short, Artifacts turn a chat about making something into the place where you make it.

How to Trigger and Use Artifacts

You usually do not need a special command. When you ask Claude for something that fits the format, the panel opens on its own. If it does not, a plain nudge works well.

1. Ask for something buildable. Requests like "build a simple landing page," "write a project brief," or "make a flowchart of this process" tend to open an Artifact.
2. Watch the panel appear. The result shows up on the right while the chat stays on the left.
3. Preview or read it. For code, you can view the rendered output. For documents and diagrams, you see the formatted version.
4. Ask for changes. Say what you want different, such as "make the header bigger" or "add a summary at the top," and the same Artifact updates in place.
5. Keep iterating. Repeat until it is right. Each round refines the existing version rather than producing a fresh copy.

If you are new to the assistant overall, how to use Claude walks through the basics of prompting and getting good results.

Sharing and Publishing Artifacts

Artifacts start out private to your conversation. When you have something worth handing off, the Claude app gives you a way to share it so other people can view the result without needing your chat.

At a high level, sharing turns an Artifact into a link or a viewable page, which is handy for a demo, a draft, or a small tool you want feedback on. Exact options can change over time and may depend on your plan, so check the controls in the app. As a habit, only share Artifacts that do not contain private information.

Limits to Keep in Mind

Artifacts are useful, but they are not magic. Knowing the edges helps you use them well.

• Best for self-contained output: the panel shines for a single page, document, or diagram, not a large multi-file codebase.
• Preview is sandboxed: rendered pages run in a limited environment, so features that need external services or your own backend will not fully work there.
• Still needs your review: code and documents can contain mistakes, so read and test before you rely on them.
• Availability varies: the exact behavior, model, and limits depend on the Claude plan you are on.

None of these are dealbreakers. They just mark where a fuller development setup takes over.

Artifacts vs. Just Chatting

Plain chat is perfect for questions, explanations, brainstorming, and short answers you read once and move on from. Artifacts earn their place when the output is something you plan to keep, run, or refine. The moment you find yourself copying a reply into another app to actually use it, that is the signal an Artifact would help.

Where Chatgbot Fits

Artifacts is an Anthropic feature that lives inside the Claude app, so that is where you go to use the side panel itself. If your main goal is everyday chat with Claude alongside other models, Chatgbot bundles Claude for chat in one place, next to models like OpenAI GPT, DeepSeek, Qwen, and GLM, so you can switch between them mid-conversation.

The simple way to think about it: for the live Artifacts panel, you use Claude directly from Anthropic. For a single subscription that lets you chat with Claude and several other models together, Chatgbot is a convenient home for the conversation side of your work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Claude Artifacts in simple terms?

They are a side panel in the Claude app where Claude builds content like code, documents, or diagrams that you can preview and edit live, instead of only getting text in the chat.

How do I use Claude Artifacts?

Ask Claude to build something concrete, such as a web page, a document, or a chart. The panel usually opens on its own, and you refine the result by asking for changes in the chat.

Can I share a Claude Artifact with others?

Yes. The Claude app lets you share an Artifact so others can view the result. Options depend on your plan, and you should only share content that is not private.

Does Chatgbot include Claude Artifacts?

Artifacts is a feature in Anthropic's Claude app. Chatgbot bundles Claude for chat alongside other models, so it is great for conversation, while the Artifacts panel itself lives in the Claude product.

The Takeaway

Claude Artifacts move your output out of the chat and into a live panel where you can see it, run it, and shape it until it is right. It is a small shift that removes a lot of copy-paste friction from building code, documents, and diagrams. If you want an easy place to chat with Claude next to other leading models on one plan, try Chatgbot.