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open-computer-use
MCP server that lets AI agents control desktop apps on macOS, Linux and Windows
- Stars
- 2.6k
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Oct 2026
- Last release
- Oct 2026
- Language
- Swift
25 on 14 Apr 20262,612 on 20 Oct 2026
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Overview
open-computer-use exposes Computer Use as an MCP server, built on the accessibility APIs rather than screenshots alone. It ships as an npm package (`open-computer-use` or `ocu`) with installers for Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI and opencode. The `ocu mcp` command serves nine core native tools, plus a `query` tool on macOS.
Who it is for: Developers adding desktop control to MCP agents like Codex or Claude Code
Strengths
- Runs on macOS 14+, Linux and Windows from one npm package
- One-command MCP installers for Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI and opencode
- CLI can call single tools, run JS scripts or open a REPL for testing
- macOS `query` finds controls by text or role without taking a screenshot
Weaknesses
- macOS needs Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions granted manually
- README says the project is nearly 100% AI-generated
- Needs Node.js 18 or newer for the npm launcher
- Linux and Windows setup details are not covered in the README
What it needs
- no GPU
- Needs Node.js 18+, macOS 14.0+ (macOS only)
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