Claude can now use your computer in the background in Claude Cowork and Claude Code
Scobleizer · x · 2026-09-03
Anthropic announced that Claude can now operate your computer in the background, available in both Claude Cowork and Claude Code.
- Give Claude a task on your desktop and it clicks, types, and opens apps just like a human would while you focus on other work
- The feature effectively enables parallel agent workflows — no need to watch the agent drive your machine
- Early reactions suggest background computer use is an underrated capability for productivity
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