Claude Artifacts Guide
Learn to leverage Claude Artifacts for creating interactive code, HTML documents, and real-time visualizations without leaving the chat interface.
What Are Claude Artifacts?
Claude Artifacts are dynamic, interactive blocks that Claude generates within the conversation interface. Instead of describing code or documents, Claude can create runnable, editable, shareable artifacts for HTML documents, React components, Python scripts, and more.
Key Features:
- ✓ Real-time code execution and preview
- ✓ Interactive forms and visualizations
- ✓ One-click copying and sharing
- ✓ Support for HTML, React, CSS, JavaScript, Python
- ✓ Full-screen editing and viewing modes
- ✓ Version history and iteration
When to Use Artifacts
✓ Good Use Cases
- Building interactive web tools or calculators
- Creating HTML email templates
- Generating React components with state
- Writing data processing scripts
- Building form-based data collectors
- Creating visualizations and charts
✗ Avoid Artifacts For
- Simple code snippets (3-10 lines)
- Configuration files or environment setup
- Inline documentation or comments
- Code fragments for copy-paste into larger projects
- Quick solutions requiring immediate explanation
Types of Artifacts
HTML + CSS Artifacts
Perfect for landing pages, email templates, and interactive web layouts. Claude creates fully functional, styled HTML with embedded CSS.
Example: "Create an interactive pricing calculator with three tiers. Include toggle for annual/monthly billing."
Claude generates a complete HTML artifact with JavaScript interactivity, not just a code block.
React Components
Full-featured React components with hooks, state management, and Tailwind CSS styling.
Example: "Build a React component for a kanban board with drag-and-drop. Include sample tasks in different columns."
Python Scripts
Data processing, analysis, and automation scripts that run in Claude's Python environment.
Example: "Write a Python script that analyzes a CSV file and outputs summary statistics and charts."
Creating Effective Code Artifacts
Prompt for Interactive Calculator
"Create an HTML calculator for [calculation type]. Include: - Inputs for [VARIABLES] - Real-time calculation display - Reset button - Styling with Tailwind or CSS - Copy-to-clipboard button for results" Claude generates fully interactive, ready-to-use calculator.
Prompt for Data Visualization
"Build a React component that: - Displays [DATA TYPE] in a chart - Includes interactive filters - Shows summary statistics - Uses Chart.js or Recharts - Is fully responsive" Claude creates ready-to-view visualization.