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Concluded·New·in the edition since 4 Sep 2026·3 sources·updated 4 Sep 2026
Anthropic background computer-use in Claude apps
The gist
Anthropic adds background computer-use to Claude Cowork and Claude Code
Claude can now handle desktop tasks autonomously without requiring active user attention, letting users assign work to Claude and continue their own tasks simultaneously.
The full picture
Anthropic added background computer-use to Claude Cowork and Claude Code, letting Claude perform desktop actions including clicking, typing, and opening applications while the user focuses on other tasks. The feature is available to Pro and Max subscribers through Cowork and Claude Code on Mac; Windows operation is possible but has been described as ugly.
How it developed
First in the edition · 4 September 2026
Anthropic released background computer-use for Claude Cowork and Claude Code on September 3, letting Claude click, type, and open applications on a user's desktop while the user works on other things.
The feature is available to Pro and Max subscribers on Mac, with Windows access described as ugly. Users assign desktop tasks to Claude and shift attention elsewhere while Claude operates approved applications autonomously.
Sources
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