# Anthropic Adds Background Computer Use to Claude macOS App

The beta feature lets Pro and Max subscribers automate tasks like typing, clicking, and launching apps in the background.

- Operates within Claude Cowork and Claude Code across permitted applications
- Users can continue working on their screen while tasks run
- Enabled by default for existing computer use users, or accessible via Settings > General > Computer use

## Why it matters

Pro and Max subscribers on macOS can delegate desktop tasks to Claude without interrupting their active workflow.

## Sources

- [Anthropic: Anthropic Adds Background Computer Use to Claude Code Desktop](https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2095226982644830648)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-09-02. https://dstilled.ai/story/84abdb9d-5040-4084-8af4-c85a24fad241