# Computer Use

> **Beta** — This feature is currently in beta and may change.

The Computer Use connection gives your assignments access to a full Windows desktop environment, letting them click, type, navigate applications, and interact with desktop software just like a person would. This is especially valuable for automating Windows-native applications, legacy systems without APIs, and multi-application workflows that span desktop programs.

## Setup

No setup is needed. The Computer Use connection is automatically available to all Duvo users. Add it to your assignment from the Connections panel in the assignment builder.

## Capabilities

* **Control desktop applications** — Open, navigate, and operate any Windows application, including Office, custom business software, and legacy systems.
* **Click and type** — Click buttons, menu items, and UI elements, and type into text fields, forms, and dialog boxes.
* **Navigate multi-step workflows** — Complete processes that span multiple windows and applications.
* **Read screen content** — Capture and interpret what's displayed on the desktop to make informed decisions.
* **Transfer files** — Move files between applications, save documents, and work with local file systems.
* **Handle dialog boxes** — Respond to prompts, confirmations, and alerts that appear during automation.

## Key Benefits

* **Beyond the browser** — Automate desktop applications that have no web interface or API, including legacy Windows software and thick-client applications.
* **Visual interaction** — Duvo operates the desktop the same way a human would, so complex UI workflows work without technical integration.
* **Live visibility** — Watch the desktop in real-time as your assignment works, with the ability to intervene or guide the process.
* **Session continuity** — Follow-up messages preserve the desktop state, so open applications and files remain available across interactions.
* **Full audit trail** — Every click, keystroke, and screenshot is captured, giving you a complete record of what the assignment did.

## Works Well With

* **Gmail / Outlook** — Extract attachment data, process it in a desktop application, and send the results by email.
* **Snowflake / BigQuery** — Pull data from your warehouse and use it to populate fields in desktop business software.


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