Claude Can Now Control Your Computer to Complete Tasks

Anthropic has just unveiled a truly game-changing capability for Claude: it can now directly interact with your computer to complete tasks. This means Claude can effectively "see" your screen, use your mouse, and type on your keyboard to navigate applications and get things done, all without requiring complex setup. It's a significant leap forward in AI automation, available now in research preview for Claude Pro and Max subscribers.

What Claude's New Computer Use Capability Means for You

Imagine your AI assistant not just generating text or code, but actively using your computer like a human would. In Claude Cowork and Claude Code, Claude can now point, click, and complete a variety of tasks on your desktop. This includes opening files, browsing the web, and even running development tools – all seamlessly. When direct connectors to services aren't available, Claude can take direct control of your browser, mouse, keyboard, and screen to get the job done.

Safety and user control are paramount. Claude will always request explicit permission before accessing new applications, and the feature is built with safeguards like prompt injection detection. You also retain full control, with the ability to stop Claude at any point. For sensitive scenarios, some applications are off-limits by default. You can learn more about this exciting development on the official product announcement.

Supercharging Your Workflow with Dispatch

This new computer use capability truly shines when paired with Dispatch, a feature rolled out just last week in Claude Cowork (and now available in Claude Code). Dispatch allows you to have a continuous conversation with Claude across your phone and desktop. You can assign Claude tasks from your phone, then later pick up the completed work on your computer.

With Claude's newfound ability to control your computer, Dispatch becomes incredibly powerful. Now, Claude can perform those computer-based tasks you've assigned while you're away from your desk. For example, you could ask Claude to automatically check your emails every morning, pull specific metrics every week, or even make changes in your IDE, run tests, and create a pull request – all autonomously. Discover how to assign tasks to Claude from anywhere with Dispatch.

Getting Started and Important Considerations

Claude's computer use capability is currently in research preview, meaning it's still evolving. While impressive, complex tasks might occasionally require a second attempt, and interacting through the screen can be slower than direct software integrations. Anthropic is sharing it early to gather feedback and refine the experience.

To get started, you'll need to be a Claude Pro or Max subscriber. You can review current Claude Pricing for more details. For now, this feature is supported exclusively on macOS. Ensure your Claude desktop application is awake and running, then you can pair it with your mobile app and begin handing off tasks. Stay updated on all the latest product announcements from Anthropic.

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