Automate Desktop and Mobile Workflows with 'Computer Use'
Automate cross-platform tasks using the Gemini 3.5 Flash Computer Use tool.
Use the Gemini 3.5 Flash 'Computer Use' tool to automate actions across browser, mobile, and desktop environments via simplified intents. This allows the AI to interact with software interfaces much like a human would.
The Scenario
You have a repetitive task that spans across your desktop apps and a browser, such as moving data from a mobile app interface into a desktop spreadsheet.
Before & after
Automating complex workflows across different software environments requires writing custom scripts or using RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools, which takes 2–4 hours to set up.
By enabling the 'Computer Use' tool on Gemini 3.5 Flash, the AI can execute mobile or desktop tasks directly in 1–2 minutes after a single prompt.
The Prompt
"Using the Computer Use tool, please open the [MOBILE/DESKTOP] environment, navigate to [WEBSITE/APP], and [SPECIFIC ACTION LIKE: 'search for latest reports and download them to my desktop']."
Released in June 2026, the Computer Use tool for Gemini 3.5 Flash supports intents for browser, mobile, and desktop tasks, making it much easier to automate cross-platform work.
Source
Release notes | Gemini API | Google AI for Developers"Launched public preview support for the Computer Use tool... includes built-in support for browser, mobile, and desktop environments."