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GitHub Copilot can now interact with desktop apps with computer use

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Summary

GitHub released computer use in public preview for GitHub Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app on macOS and Windows, letting Copilot interact with desktop applications on the user's behalf.

Key facts

  • Computer use is in public preview in GitHub Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app.
  • The feature is available on macOS and Windows.
  • Copilot can interact with desktop applications on the user's behalf.
  • GitHub announced the change on 2026-10-01.

Why it matters

Developers using Copilot on macOS or Windows can now have it operate desktop apps directly, though the public preview status means the capability is still early and may change.

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  1. GitHub ChangelogOfficial · Primary
    GitHub Copilot can now interact with desktop apps with computer use · By Allison
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