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Anthropic's Claude Can Execute Mac Tasks with Caution

3/29/2026

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Anthropic introduced a feature that lets Claude perform tasks on users' computers, with per-action permission.
The capability is in a research preview and available to Claude Pro and Max subscribers on MacOS (Mac operating system).
Experts warn of security risks and advise avoiding sensitive apps.
Users report Claude completing various tasks, though permissions may need to be granted repeatedly.

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Story summary

Anthropic introduced a feature that lets Claude perform tasks on users' computers, with per-action permission.
The capability is in a research preview and available to Claude Pro and Max subscribers on MacOS (Mac operating system).
Experts warn of security risks and advise avoiding sensitive apps.
Users report Claude completing various tasks, though permissions may need to be granted repeatedly.