Screen Watch
What it does
Observes your screen at regular intervals using OCR, letting your assistant provide context-aware commentary on what you're working on.
Setup required
None. Requires Screen Recording permission.
Permissions
- Screen Recording (to capture screen content)
Common prompts
| You say... | What happens |
|---|---|
| “Watch what I'm doing for the next 5 minutes” | Starts periodic screen observation |
| “Keep an eye on my screen and help me with this spreadsheet” | Monitors with focus area |
| “Watch my screen and let me know if I make any mistakes” | Active monitoring with feedback |
Configuration
- Configurable interval (5–30 seconds between captures)
- Duration (1–15 minutes)
- Optional focus area for targeted observation
Tips & gotchas
- Not always-on. This is not always-on background monitoring — it's explicitly triggered and time-bounded.
- OCR-based. OCR captures text content, not pixel-perfect screenshots.
- Best for second-pair-of-eyes tasks. Reviewing documents, filling out forms, or learning a new tool.
- Different from Computer Use. Screen Watch observes, Computer Use acts.