# Claude Code gains background computer use on macOS

_Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Anthropic said background computer use is now available in Claude Code on macOS for Pro and Max customers. The feature lets the agent perform computer-use work without taking over the user's cursor, according to the announcement reported by 9to5Mac. Claude desktop already supported computer use; this update changes how that work can run while a user continues other tasks on the Mac.

## Sources

- [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/02/anthropic-upgrades-claude-codes-computer-use-to-run-in-the-background-on-mac/)

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