Claude can now use a computer in the background inside Claude Cowork and Claude Code—clicking, typing, and opening apps while the user works on something else. The beta is available on Pro and Max plans in the macOS desktop app, enabled under Settings → General → Computer use.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Coding agents move from chat-in-the-loop to async desktop operators
  • ✓Background computer use is shared across Claude Cowork and Claude Code
  • ✓macOS desktop beta on Pro/Max, with an official safety guide for computer use
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