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Claude can now use your computer in the background in Cowork and Claude Code (@claudeai)
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Anthropic says Claude can now operate your desktop from Cowork and Claude Code, clicking, typing, and opening apps while you work on something else. Per the thread it's in beta for Pro and Max plans in the macOS desktop app.
In plain words
- Anthropic says Claude can now use a Mac computer in the background while its owner does other work.
- After receiving a task, Claude can click controls, type text, and open applications on the desktop.
- People on Pro and Max plans can turn on the test version in the macOS desktop application's general settings.
- Pro and Max users can leave desktop tasks to Claude while they focus on something else.
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Sep 03, 2026 · from X
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