GitHub Copilot can now interact with desktop apps with computer use
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Published by GitHub Changelog (T1 source). The original is at https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-01-github-copilot-can-now-interact-with-desktop-apps.
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SummaryGitHub Copilot has added computer use in public preview for the Copilot CLI and the Copilot app on macOS and Windows, allowing it to interact with desktop applications on the user's behalf.
Why it mattersOfficial GitHub release of agent-driven desktop control across CLI and app. Directly relevant to anyone structuring workflows that span native software beyond the browser.
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