Computer use INSIDE Claude Code (This changes EVERYTHING)

Summary

Claude Code just dropped a game-changing update: computer use is now available directly inside the IDE through an MCP module. This means you can control your entire computer, not just write code. Previously, Claude Code was primarily for software engineering, but this update transforms it into a much more powerful tool that can interact with any application on your system. The feature works best on Mac (Windows support is still limited). You can now use Claude Code to control applications that don't have MCP access, like video editing software (Dscript), Photoshop, or other desktop apps. This opens up possibilities for automating repetitive tasks across your entire workflow, not just coding. The Claude Code team is shipping updates at an incredible pace—literally every day. They've revealed that their engineers don't even write code manually anymore since November; they use AI to build AI. This explains why they're able to iterate so quickly and why Claude Code keeps getting more powerful. The current meta for AI tools is emerging: use Claude Code for heavy lifting and complex tasks, and use OpenClaw (Hermes) via MCP for daily repetitive work. Since Claude Code can now use Hermes through MCP, you get the best of both worlds. If budget is a concern, combine the cheaper Hermes agent ($10/month) for routine tasks with Claude Code's max plan for demanding work. Claude Code is closing the gap with OpenAI rapidly. While the max plan has had some usage limits, the team is actively investigating and addressing these issues. The combination of computer use, MCP integration, and daily updates makes this a pivotal moment for AI-powered productivity tools.