5 min / beginner / 4 steps
Let Claude See Your Screen in 5 Minutes
Claude Code can now see your screen, click buttons, and navigate apps. No setup needed. This is the feature that makes non-coders say "wait, WHAT?"
In March 2026, Anthropic shipped Computer Use for Claude Code. It means Claude can literally see what's on your screen, move the mouse, click things, type into forms, and navigate apps. You don't install anything extra. You just say "look at my screen" and it does. This changes everything for non-technical users because you can point at something and say "fix that."
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You need: A Claude account. Open claude.ai in a browser, or the Claude desktop app.
step 01 / 04
Make sure Computer Use is enabled
Computer Use is available on Claude Pro and Max plans. It works in the desktop app, terminal, and IDE extensions. No extra installation needed.
PromptPaste into ClaudeCan you see my screen?what you should see
Make sure Computer Use is enabledmy-projectShareDescribe a task or ask a question+Accept editsstep 02 / 04
Ask Claude to do something visual
The real power: point Claude at something on screen and ask it to interact with it. Fill a form, navigate an app, debug a visual bug.
PromptPaste into ClaudeI have a spreadsheet open in Google Sheets. Can you read the data in columns A through D and tell me the top 3 spenders?what you should see
Ask Claude to do something visualmy-projectShareDescribe a task or ask a question+Accept editsstep 03 / 04
Navigate between apps
Claude can switch between apps, open new tabs, and work across multiple windows. Great for workflows that span several tools.
PromptPaste into ClaudeI need you to check my calendar for tomorrow, then draft an email declining the 2pm meeting because it conflicts with my 1:1.what you should see
Navigate between appsmy-projectShareDescribe a task or ask a question+Accept editsstep 04 / 04
Use it for everyday tasks
Computer Use shines for tasks that used to require you to describe what you're seeing. Now you just say "look at this" and Claude gets it instantly.
PromptPaste into ClaudeWhat are some cool things I can do with computer use?what you should see
Use it for everyday tasksmy-projectShareDescribe a task or ask a question+Accept edits
Tell someone what you built
Just finished "Let Claude See Your Screen in 5 Minutes" on Claude Code Guide. Took about 5 min, and it's free: https://claudecodeguide.dev/tutorials/computer-use
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