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Anthropic upgrades Claude’s computer use to run in the background on Mac

Published: 09/02/2026, 07:14 PM

While computer use isn’t new for Claude on the desktop, running it in the background is a nice upgrade. Anthropic shared today that background computer use is available for Claude Code, only on macOS, for Pro and Max customers. Claude can now use your computer in the background in Claude Cowork and Claude Code.Give it something to do on your desktop and Claude clicks, types, and opens apps just like you would, while you work on something else. pic.twitter.com/AOiup03pQK OpenAI’s Codex-turned-ChatGPT first brought background computer use to the Mac earlier this year. It’s good to see Anthropic’s Claude Mac app improve their version. AI-driven computer use is a lot less helpful when it means giving over your cursor to the agent. When it runs in the background, it’s a major multitasking unlock on the Mac. Learn more about Claude’s computer use feature for Code and Cowork. Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required Withings Body Comp | Best smart scale for Apple Health