Claude can now use your computer in the background in Claude Cowork and Claude Code
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Claude now offers background computer use in its Claude Cowork and Claude Code features, allowing it to perform tasks on your desktop by clicking, typing, and opening applications while you work in other windows. This functionality remains active as long as your computer is on and the Claude Desktop app is open. Currently in beta, it's available for Pro and Max plans via the macOS Claude Desktop app and can be enabled in Settings → General → Computer use.
Hand Claude a task on your desktop and it clicks, types, and opens apps just like you would, while you keep working in another window. It keeps going as long as your computer's on and the Claude Desktop app is open.
Available now in beta on Pro and Max plans, in the Claude Desktop app on macOS. Turn it on in Settings → General → Computer use; if you've used computer use before, it's already on.
Claude asks before using each app for the first time, and you can block sensitive apps in advance.
More on how it works and how to use it safely: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14128542-let-claude-use-your-computer-in-cowork