Claude’s computer-use feature lets it work with a computer through the same kind of interface a person sees. When access is enabled, Claude can inspect screenshots, move the cursor, click, scroll, and type in supported apps or browser windows.
That can help with tasks such as navigating a website, filling in web forms, or organizing files in a folder. It can also handle sequences of routine interface steps, though it may misread a screen or click the wrong control, so it’s worth checking what it has done.
When does it need approval?
First, Claude needs permission to access and control the computer or environment where it’s running. After that, routine navigation and typing may not require a separate confirmation for every click; the exact prompts depend on the Claude product and its settings.
Expect extra caution around actions that have consequences outside the session or are hard to undo—for example, sending an email from an app, submitting a purchase or form, sharing information, or deleting or overwriting files. Claude may ask before proceeding, but safeguards vary, so review important actions yourself rather than assuming every risky step will always trigger a prompt.
