One defaults write command unlocks forbidden targets for macOS Computer Use
GabGarrett · x · 2026-10-05
steipete shared a one-liner macOS command:
defaults write -g ComputerUseAllowForbiddenTargets -bool YES
It lifts the default restriction on "forbidden targets" for Computer Use features on macOS, letting AI agents control more apps. A handy toggle for developers running computer use workflows on a Mac.
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