What is Claude Dispatch?

Claude Dispatch is a feature launched March 2026 that lets users assign tasks to Claude from their smartphone and have Claude complete those tasks autonomously on their desktop computer, using Computer Use capabilities to control apps, browse, and fill forms.

What is Claude Computer Use?

Claude Computer Use is an Anthropic feature (preview as of March 2026) that allows Claude to control a computer — opening apps, navigating browsers, filling spreadsheets — by taking screenshots and sending mouse/keyboard actions. Currently for Pro and Max subscribers.

How do I use Claude to control my Mac?

Claude Computer Use requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription. Enable Computer Use in Claude Cowork settings, then use Dispatch to assign tasks from your phone. Claude will request permission before accessing each new app on your computer.

Is Claude Computer Use safe?

Anthropic built a permission-first model — Claude requests access before touching each new app and operates with a human-in-the-loop by default. However, security researchers note risks of cloud-based AI systems having direct computer access.

What AI agents can control your computer in 2026?

Claude Dispatch (Anthropic), OpenClaw with computer control capabilities, and OpenAI Operator are the main AI agents with desktop computer control as of March 2026. Each takes a different approach to permissions and safety guardrails.

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Anthropic Launches Claude Computer Use + Dispatch: AI Goes Async — 55K Likes, 16M Views

Anthropic launched Cowork computer use: Claude can now control your Mac remotely via Dispatch. Available as research preview for paying subscribers. Enterprise concern: Cowork activity not captured in compliance audit logs. Direct response to OpenClaw viral surge.

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A task queue that lets you line up computer-use jobs for your AI agent and run them unattended overnight

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Claude Computer Use and Dispatch let AI agents operate your computer, but only one task at a time and only while you watch. Developers want to queue up 20 tasks at night and wake up to results. There is no task queue, no retry logic, no progress tracking, and no safety boundary for unattended computer use. This tool provides a managed task queue for computer use agents with sandboxed execution, automatic screenshots, safety rails, and morning-ready result reports.

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