Use computer control to sort a desktop folder
A Reddit commenter had Claude’s computer-use feature clean up a folder on a Mac with few follow-up questions.
- What they did
- A commenter on Reddit tried Anthropic’s computer-use feature on a Mac and asked Claude to organize a folder. They described it as if the agent were handling the keyboard and mouse like a person, and said it got through the desktop task without much back-and-forth.
- How it went
- They reported that the job was completed successfully and felt like a good fit for a quick desktop chore. The thread did not include a detailed walkthrough or any measurable before-and-after comparison.
- Tips
- This seems best for simple file-sorting jobs where you can tolerate a bit of ambiguity. The feature was described as Mac-only at the time, so check platform support before relying on it.
Try it yourself with Claude computer use
Open [folder path] on my Mac and organize the files into clear subfolders based on [type/date/project]. Move items only when the destination is obvious, and leave anything uncertain in place. Before you delete, rename, submit, send, or make any other irreversible change, stop and ask me for approval. When you finish, show me a brief summary of what you changed and list any files you left untouched because they were unclear.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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