Anthropic Computer Use — cross-platform AI desktop control (API + Cowork/Dispatch)

Anthropic Computer Use lets Claude drive a real desktop via screenshot + mouse/keyboard. Two paths: (1) API beta tool computer_20251124 with custom agent loop, works on any OS. (2) 2026 native integrations Claude Cowork and Claude Code directly control Mac (Mar 2026) and Windows (Apr 2026) with permission prompts. Covers tool versions, actions, agent loop, coordinate scaling, pricing, security, and comparison with OpenAI CUA and WKAppBot.

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