Full computer control with a simple CLI script

Surrender.py lets Claude(Computer Use) take control of your machine through a tool-based interface.

demo.mp4

There are no safety features. Run at your own risks. You need an Anthropic API key and around 0.15€ to reproduce the video above.

Features

• 🏳️ No safety features (CTRL-C should work)
• Screenshot-Click debugging: logs where Claude clicked
• 🖥️ Full computer control (mouse, keyboard, screenshots)
• 🔧 Bash command execution & 📝 File editing capabilities

Installation

git clone https://github.com/vmerckle/Aifor-Loop.git
cd Aifor-Loop ; pip install -r requirements.txt

Only if your API key is not exported:

echo ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "your api key here" > .env

Usage

python surrender.py "Apply for some machine learning jobs, but please don't delete my home folder by accident"

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• Anthropic API key
• Linux with X11 (for computer control features)
• Required system packages:
  • xdotool
  • scrot or gnome-screenshot
  • imagemagick

Install system requirements on Fedora:

sudo dnf install xdotool scrot imagemagick

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Required
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY	Your Anthropic API key	Yes
WIDTH	Screen width in pixels	No
HEIGHT	Screen height in pixels	No
DISPLAY_NUM	X11 display number	No

Architecture

Aifor-Loop uses a tool-based architecture where Claude can only interact with your computer through well-defined tool interfaces:

• ComputerTool: Screen, keyboard, and mouse control
• BashTool: Command execution
• EditTool: File operations

Acknowledgments

• Anthropic quickstart