Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
As spotted by TestingCatalog on X, Google is testing desktop control for Gemini, and there are references to a new hidden setting in the Gemini Desktop app.
The feature isn't live yet, and Google hasn't confirmed it either, but when enabled, Google Gemini could read, create, modify, or even delete files anywhere on your PC.
Gemini would still ask for confirmation before buying products or transferring money, creating an online account, accepting legal terms on your behalf, or modifying sensitive information about you.
According to a pop-up within Gemini Desktop, Google's AI could also communicate with apps such as Mail, Safari, or Messages and perform actions through them.
It's unclear when Google plans to roll out Full Access or which Gemini model will power it.
The setting appears to be part of Google's broader computer-use plans for Gemini, where the AI would be able to work across files, websites, and native apps instead of being limited to a chat window.
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That means Gemini will have access to files outside folders you have explicitly connected to Gemini.
It's unclear how the feature will play out, as Apple is considering making it difficult for AI agents to access personal files and data on Mac.
Google is not giving Gemini unlimited control without any safeguards, and you can expect a Claude-like experience, where you explicitly give it permission to use your PC.
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What happened
Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
As spotted by TestingCatalog on X, Google is testing desktop control for Gemini, and there are references to a new hidden setting in the Gemini Desktop app.
The feature isn't live yet, and Google hasn't confirmed it either, but when enabled, Google Gemini could read, create, modify, or even delete files anywhere on your PC.
What changed
Gemini would still ask for confirmation before buying products or transferring money, creating an online account, accepting legal terms on your behalf, or modifying sensitive information about you.
According to a pop-up within Gemini Desktop, Google's AI could also communicate with apps such as Mail, Safari, or Messages and perform actions through them.
It's unclear when Google plans to roll out Full Access or which Gemini model will power it.
Who is affected
The setting appears to be part of Google's broader computer-use plans for Gemini, where the AI would be able to work across files, websites, and native apps instead of being limited to a chat window.
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Why it matters
That means Gemini will have access to files outside folders you have explicitly connected to Gemini.
It's unclear how the feature will play out, as Apple is considering making it difficult for AI agents to access personal files and data on Mac.
Technical details
Google is not giving Gemini unlimited control without any safeguards, and you can expect a Claude-like experience, where you explicitly give it permission to use your PC.
Response
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What remains unknown
It's unclear how the feature will play out, as Apple is considering making it difficult for AI agents to access personal files and data on Mac.
It's unclear when Google plans to roll out Full Access or which Gemini model will power it.
Attribution
BleepingComputer: Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
What to watch next
Watch for revised vendor guidance, fixed versions and mitigation updates.