Domain 4Computer Use, Dispatch & Automation
Host Dependency
TL;DR
The requirement that your Mac must be powered on, awake (not sleeping), and running the Claude Desktop app for both Dispatch and scheduled tasks to function.
Definition
The requirement that your Mac must be powered on, awake (not sleeping), and running the Claude Desktop app for both Dispatch and scheduled tasks to function. If the laptop lid is closed or the machine sleeps, all remote commands fail and scheduled tasks are skipped. This is the most common point of failure for new users.
Exam Context
This appears in virtually every Dispatch and scheduling question. The correct answer always acknowledges the host dependency — there is no cloud fallback.