Anthropic Launches Claude With Autonomous Computer Control for Pro and Max Subscribers
Summary
Anthropic launches autonomous computer control for Claude, allowing it to open files, browse the web, and operate apps independently — currently available as a research preview for Pro and Max subscribers on macOS.
Key Points
- Anthropic has updated Claude to autonomously control computers within its Code and Cowork AI tools, enabling it to open files, browse the web, run dev tools, and operate apps without user intervention.
- The feature is currently available as a research preview exclusively for Claude Pro and Max subscribers on macOS devices, requiring the Claude desktop app to be paired with its mobile app to function.
- Claude prioritizes direct service integrations like Slack and Google Workspace but can fall back to controlling the browser, mouse, keyboard, and display directly, always requesting explicit user permission before taking action.