[Bug] Computer Use MCP cannot switch between macOS Spaces (virtual desktops)
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by jordandm Closed May 5, 2026
Bug Report
Note: Filed via gh because /feedback is broken — see #41363.
Description
Computer Use MCP's screenshot tool only captures the current macOS Space. When an application is on a different Space (virtual desktop), there is no way to switch to it. switch_display only handles physical monitors, not Spaces.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open an app (e.g., Notes) on macOS Space/Desktop 2
- Have Claude Code running on Space/Desktop 1
- Grant Computer Use access to Notes — succeeds
- Take a screenshot — shows Space 1, not where Notes is
- Try
switch_display— only works for physical monitors, not Spaces - No way to swipe between Spaces without
systemKeyCombos
Expected Behavior
Either:
screenshotshould capture the Space where the granted app is visible- Or provide a
switch_spacetool to navigate between virtual desktops - Or
systemKeyCombosshould be documented as required for multi-Space workflows
Actual Behavior
Dead end. App is granted, running, and visible on another Space, but Computer Use can't see or reach it.
Related Issues
- #41363 —
/feedbackbroken (why this is filed viagh) - #41367 — Stale MCP health status after server crash
- #41370 — Tier guidance references nonexistent tools
- #41371 — Claude in Chrome CSP errors
- #41099 —
request_accesslacks actionable guidance - #41101 — Permissions reset on every CLI update
- #41104 — No Safari browser automation
Environment
- macOS Darwin 25.2.0
- Claude Code 2.1.88, Opus 4.6
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