open-computer-use

What it is good for

• Letting an AI agent click through desktop apps for you
• Automating repetitive tasks in apps without an API
• Running computer actions from Codex or Claude Code

At a glance

Who it is for

• Developers
• Automation and no-code builders
• Vibe coders

Setup

Guided command-line setup

Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.

Cost

Free and open source

Type

MCP server or connector

Tasks

• Use your computer and desktop apps for you
• Connect apps and automate repetitive work

Works with

Codex, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, OpenCode

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GitHub stars

2,816

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Is open-computer-use free?

Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).

Do I need to know how to code to use open-computer-use?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does open-computer-use work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with Codex, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and OpenCode.

What is open-computer-use good for?

Letting an AI agent click through desktop apps for you, automating repetitive tasks in apps without an API, and running computer actions from Codex or Claude Code.

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