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Overview

Computer Use lets EnConvo operate native macOS apps when a task needs more than text generation. It can inspect the active app, find visible controls, click or type into fields, scroll lists, drag items, choose files, use app menus, and wait for the app state to change before continuing. Use Computer Use for desktop workflows such as:
  • Filling a form in a native app
  • Selecting a file in a macOS file picker
  • Navigating a settings window
  • Clicking a toolbar button or menu item
  • Moving through a multi-step app workflow
  • Reading what is visible in the current window
For websites and browser tabs, use Browser Control or the Enconvo Browser Extension. Computer Use is best for native macOS apps and system windows.

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Permissions

Computer Use relies on macOS Accessibility and, for visual screenshots, Screen Recording permission.
1

Open macOS Privacy settings

Open System Settings → Privacy & Security.
2

Enable Accessibility

Add and enable EnConvo under Accessibility. This allows EnConvo to read app controls and perform clicks, typing, and keyboard shortcuts.
3

Enable Screen Recording when needed

Add and enable EnConvo under Screen Recording if a workflow needs screenshots or visual state.
4

Restart EnConvo

Quit and reopen EnConvo after changing macOS permissions.

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What Computer Use Can Do

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Running A Computer Use Task

Ask EnConvo for the outcome you want, not the low-level action list.
1

Open the target app

Bring the app or window you want EnConvo to control to the foreground.
2

Describe the task

For example: “Open the settings panel and turn off launch at login” or “Choose the latest PDF from Downloads in this file picker.”
3

Review sensitive actions

For destructive, financial, account, or permission-changing actions, confirm the step before EnConvo continues.
4

Let EnConvo continue

EnConvo will inspect the app, act, wait for the result, and continue until the workflow is complete or needs your confirmation.

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Examples

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Choose A File In A Native File Picker

“In this file picker, select the newest screenshot from my Desktop.”
EnConvo can inspect the native file picker, navigate folders, select the file, and confirm the dialog.

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Change A Setting In Another App

“Open this app’s preferences and disable notifications.”
EnConvo can use app menus, search visible settings, toggle controls, and verify the result.

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Work Across Multiple Windows

“Copy the confirmation code from Mail and paste it into the login window.”
EnConvo can read visible windows, switch focus, copy text, and paste into the target field.

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Safety Guidance

Computer Use can interact with real apps and real data. Review the screen before allowing EnConvo to submit forms, change account settings, delete files, make purchases, or send messages.
Best practices:
  • Keep the target window visible when possible.
  • Give specific goals and constraints.
  • Avoid asking EnConvo to act on private or financial pages without review.
  • Stop the task if the visible app state no longer matches your intent.

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Troubleshooting

Confirm EnConvo has Accessibility permission, then restart EnConvo and the target app. Some apps expose fewer controls than others; screenshots and coordinate actions may still help.
Bring the target app to the foreground before starting. If multiple windows are open, mention the app or window name in your request.
Make sure the file exists and the picker allows that file type. If the file is in iCloud or a network location, wait for it to finish downloading first.
Ask EnConvo to wait for a specific visible result, such as “wait until the Save button is enabled” or “continue after the table reloads.”

Browser Control

Control real browser tabs and signed-in websites.

Context Awareness

Learn how EnConvo understands your current screen and app context.