Claude Code can now take over your computer to complete tasks
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
Anthropic unveiled a major upgrade to its Claude Code and Claude Co‑Work assistants, giving them the ability to “point, click, and navigate” on a user’s screen. The new “computer use” feature lets the models move the mouse, type on the keyboard, open files, browse the web and fire up development tools on macOS without any extra configuration. When a prompt calls for an action the model can locate the relevant window, execute the steps and report back, effectively turning Claude into a hands‑on desktop assistant.
The move builds on the Auto‑Mode capability we covered on 25 March, when Claude could generate code snippets and run them in a sandbox. By extending control to the operating system, Anthropic aims to close the gap between conversational AI and the kind of autonomous agents that have become viral on platforms such as OpenAI’s “OpenClaw.” For developers, the ability to have Claude automatically refactor code, pull documentation into a browser tab or spin up a local server could shave hours off routine chores. For power users, the feature promises a new way to orchestrate repetitive workflows with natural‑language commands.
Anthropic is quick to stress that safeguards remain limited. The company requires explicit user consent before enabling screen control, and the feature is currently macOS‑only, with a sandbox that blocks privileged operations. Security researchers have warned that granting AI direct input access could become a vector for malware or data exfiltration if the model is tricked or compromised.
What to watch next: Anthropic’s roadmap suggests a Windows rollout later this year and tighter integration with third‑party tools via its “connectors” ecosystem. Regulators may also scrutinise the consent model as AI agents gain more agency over personal devices. The industry will be watching whether Claude’s desktop takeover spurs competitors to accelerate their own agentic offerings, and how quickly developers adopt the new workflow paradigm.
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