1
Take screenshot
Claude Code captures the current screen state and analyzes what is visible.
2
Decide action
Based on the task, determines what to click, type, or navigate to next.
3
Execute interaction
Performs mouse clicks, keyboard input, scrolling, or application switching.
4
Verify result
Takes a new screenshot, checks progress, and continues or loops back if needed.
When to use Computer Use in Claude Code
Computer Use is most valuable when your coding workflow involves steps that cannot be done through the terminal alone. If you need to verify how a UI change looks in the browser, interact with a desktop application, or test a flow that requires clicking through screens, Computer Use lets Claude Code handle those steps without you switching context.