Claude can now build apps, test and fix bugs all by itself with computer use feature

Anthropic is making it easier for Claude to do more things without you. The latest addition is called computer use, which allows the AI to do everything on its own, from opening apps to testing what it has built. Here is how it works.

In Short

• Anthropic launches computer use for Claude
• Claude can now build apps, run tests and fix bugs in one prompt
• Computer use is currently available as a research preview for paid users

Anthropic has launched another update for Claude. The Dario Amodei-led firm is giving more functionality to the AI when it comes to working independently, that is, without the need for human supervision.

The latest addition is called computer use. Anthropic claims that now, Claude can do everything directly on your desktop, be it opening apps, running tests or navigating user interfaces. That is, the AI can do everything from building an app to fixing any bugs, without ever having to ask a human. Here is how this works.

Anthropic has launched a new feature called Computer Use in Claude Code, enabling the AI assistant Claude to interact directly with applications on macOS from the command line interface (CLI).

How does Claude computer use work?

With computer use, Claude can do a bunch of tasks in just a single prompt. Claude’s official X account stated, “In one prompt, Claude can write the code, compile it, launch the app, click through it, find the bug, fix it, and verify the fix.”

A user simply needs to tell Claude what it needs to create, and the AI handles the rest. As per the company, this feature can work on anything that you can open on MacOS, just like a human. The AI can then not only write code, but also test its creation, identify any bugs and make corrections. All by itself, without needing human interference.

Users can ask Claude to do all of this without having to leave the terminal, making the entire process seamless. In recent weeks, Anthropic has brought several updates to Claude, including the ability to keep the AI working while you are away, or to access your work tools on the Claude mobile app.

How to use Claude computer use?

The computer use feature is currently available as a research preview for users subscribed to Pro and Max plans. It requires Claude Code version 2.1.85 or later and is limited to macOS.

To enable Computer Use, users must activate the built-in MCP server named computer-use within an interactive Claude Code session by running the command '/mcp' and enabling the server.

The feature also requires granting macOS Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions to allow Claude to control the screen and interact with applications.

What about privacy?

For security, computer use requires users to approve app access per session. Claude can only control apps explicitly permitted during the session, and apps with broad system access prompt additional warnings.

The system maintains a lock to ensure only one Claude session controls the computer at a time, and users can abort any action immediately using the Esc key or terminal commands.

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