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open-computer-use

Free#15 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents

open-computer-use: Open-source desktop automation for AI agents across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Ranked #15 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source cross-platform desktop automation.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source cross-platform desktop automation
Paid from
Free
Desktop app control
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Reads accessibility trees and screenshots for desktop context
- Supports clicks, coordinates, Unicode typing, keys, scrolling, and dragging
- Integrates with Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, opencode, and ZCode
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is desktop applications rather than browser-specific controls
- No conventional external API is part of its documented scope
- A built-in user approval workflow is not documented

Our verdict on open-computer-use

open-computer-use is a local Model Context Protocol server for developers who want AI agents to inspect and operate graphical desktop applications. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, using platform-specific accessibility or automation backends. The project can read accessibility trees and screenshots, interact with interface elements or screenshot coordinates, type Unicode-safe text, manage windows, launch applications, and provide whole-desktop screenshots and recording commands.

Its standout capability is the breadth of desktop actions exposed through one local tool. Agents can click, scroll, drag between coordinates, press keys and key chords, set values on supported controls, and inspect applications and windows. Combining accessibility data with screenshots gives connected clients both structured interface context and visual desktop context. The integration list includes Codex CLI, Codex App, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, opencode, and ZCode, making the project suitable for developers already working with MCP-compatible agent clients.

The product is a focused choice for local, cross-platform desktop automation rather than a broad automation service. Its open-source model and local deployment suit teams that want desktop control on their own machines across three major operating systems. Choose it when the target work involves native applications, windows, accessibility trees, screenshots, and direct input actions. Choose an alternative when browser-specific controls, a conventional external API, or a built-in approval workflow are central requirements.

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open-computer-use pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

open-computer-use fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Desktop app control	Yes
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux
Browser control	Not verified
Screen understanding	Yes
Deployment	Local
Human approval controls	Not verified
API access	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Codex CLI, Codex App, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, opencode, ZCode
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

open-computer-use integrations

open-computer-use lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Codex CLI
Codex App
Claude Code
Gemini CLI
opencode
ZCode

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