Desktop control (computer use)
With Computer Use turned on, Proto can operate desktop applications that don’t have a web version.
What it’s for
- Desktop ERP clients and accounting software
- System apps such as Finder or Calculator
- Any app without a web interface
Example: “Open the desktop ERP app and export the aging report.”
Supported systems
Windows, macOS and Linux.
Turn it on
- Open Settings and go to Computer Use.
- Turn on Control a desktop app.
- Grant the permissions in the checklist. On macOS these are Accessibility (step 1) and Screen & System Audio Recording (step 2). On Windows the first requirement is UI Automation.
- When every step shows Granted, you’ll see Computer Use is ready.
If Computer Use is off and a task needs it, Proto shows: “This task needs Computer Use. Turn it on in Settings, then try again.”
How it behaves
Proto only acts in the app chosen for the task, and works in the background. Your cursor, focus and clipboard stay yours, and the app doesn’t need to be in front. The first time a conversation needs to control your computer, Proto asks for your permission.