Cursor's agents can now click through your desktop apps to test what they build
Cursor added Computer Use for agents running on your own computer: they can look at the screen, click and type in desktop apps, not just a browser. Cursor's demo shows an agent adding a 'favorite trails' feature to an iPhone app, then opening the iOS Simulator and tapping through it to check the feature works. Cursor says the agent turns it on by itself when a task needs it, or you can @-mention Computer Use in your prompt.
Why it matters
An agent that proves its change works in the real app saves you the manual click-through after every edit.
Who it's for
Developers building mobile or desktop apps with a real interface.
How to try it
- Update the Cursor desktop app.
- Ask an agent to build a small feature and demo it, or @-mention Computer Use in the prompt.
- Close sensitive apps first and watch the first few runs, since the agent can click anywhere on your screen.
Plan & availability: Cursor says to update the desktop app. Supported operating systems and plans weren't published at launch; self-hosted workers already support computer use on macOS and Linux.
Source: @cursor_ai on X ↗
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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