Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44674094

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Hey HN,

I’ve been building something called Output, an AI agent that sees your screen, understands context, and controls your computer like a human.

To show what it can do, I recorded myself applying to YC using only my voice. No keyboard. No mouse. Just natural conversation.

The AI read the application form on screen, understood each question, and filled out the answers in real time. It even suggested reaching out to YC founders for referrals, based on what it remembered from earlier sessions.

It feels less like a tool and more like a teammate. She sees, listens, remembers, and takes action — just like a person would.

Output can:

See your screen in real time

Understand what is happening across applications

Control your computer directly (clicks, typing, navigation)

Remember past context and conversations

Help you get things done or do them for you

We are letting early users in at https://theoutput.co/

Would love your feedback, questions, or thoughts — especially if you are exploring agentic interfaces or AI that works across the real desktop environment.

Thanks!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44505772

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We’re still finalizing the privacy policy and will share it publicly soon. For now, no data is stored long-term, and we’re exploring both cloud and local processing options with user control in mind.

We’re starting with clear boundaries — no hidden actions, full visibility into what the agent is doing, and confirmations for anything sensitive. A local-only mode is in development for users who want full control.

This kind of tool only works if people feel safe using it, so building that trust is a core part of what we’re focused on, not just a nice-to-have.

After months of building, we're excited to share Output — the first AI agent that can truly control your computer.

You can speak or type instructions like:

“Fill out this job application using the info in this PDF” “Edit this video in DaVinci Resolve” “Schedule a Zoom call and send the invite”

Output understands your intent and directly clicks, types, and navigates apps across your system — without relying on scripts, plugins, or integrations. It's like giving your computer a brain.

Works on both Mac and Windows

No setup or scripting required

Handles real apps like Chrome, Excel, Notion, Zoom, etc.

Designed for general-purpose use — students, founders, creatives, you name it

We're still early and improving every day, but we'd love your feedback. Live demo + early access: https://theoutput.co/ You can follow us on X: https://x.com/theoutputai

Happy to answer any questions and go deep on how it works!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44040006

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