Anthropic Computer Use Setup Guide

Enable AI to perform tasks on your behalf using Claude

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Get Started

  1. Install Docker Desktop: Download and install from the official website.
  2. Create an Anthropic Account: Sign up at the Anthropic Console and generate your API key.
  3. Run the Container: Open your terminal and execute:
    docker run -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY= -v $HOME/.anthropic:/home/computeruse/.anthropic -p 8080:8080 -it ghcr.io/anthropics/anthropic-quickstarts:computer-use-demo-latest
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Usage Tips & Examples

Here are some commands you can try:

- Find the weather for the next 3 days in San Diego and create a spreadsheet with dates and temperatures.
- Download an image of a sunset, resize it to 500px height.
- Open a spreadsheet and create a monthly budget template.
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Troubleshooting