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Active·★ 83·NOASSERTION·Updated 2026-05-29
★ Trending★ RAG / Knowledge Base★ LLM Infra

MCP server that gives any LLM its own computer — managed Docker workspaces with live browser, terminal, code execution, document skills, and autonomous sub-agents. Self-hosted, open-source, pluggable into any model.

Open Computer Use is an MCP server that gives any LLM a fully-equipped Ubuntu sandbox with isolated Docker containers. It enables code execution, document creation, web browsing, autonomous sub-agents, and over 13 built-in skills. Designed for production multi-user deployments with container isolation and compatibility with various MCP clients.

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$ Install
$ git clone https://github.com/Wide-Moat/open-computer-use.git && cd open-computer-use && cp .env.example .env && docker compose up --build -d && docker compose -f docker-compose.webui.yml up --build
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
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Features

01Any LLM support via OpenAI-compatible API
02Full Linux sandbox with code execution (bash, Python, Node.js, Java)
03Live browser streaming with CDP and Playwright
0413+ built-in skills (documents, web testing, frontend design, etc.)
05Autonomous sub-agents (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenCode)
02

Compatibility

Open WebUI
Supported
Verified via docs
Claude Desktop
Supported
Verified via docs
n8n
Supported
Verified via docs
LiteLLM
Supported
Verified via docs
Custom client
Supported
Verified via docs
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Quick start

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$ git clone https://github.com/Wide-Moat/open-computer-use.git
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$ cd open-computer-use
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$ cp .env.example .env
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$ docker compose up --build -d
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$ docker compose -f docker-compose.webui.yml up --build
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Use cases

↳Automating complex multi-step tasks like data scraping, chart creation, and web dashboard development in a single chat
↳Creating and editing professional documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) with AI
↳Testing web applications and building frontend designs using Playwright
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Comments

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  • E
    Elliot HarrisApr 9, 2026

    The isolation model is well designed, agent mistakes are contained to the workspace

  • P
    Parker BrownApr 3, 2026

    Managed Docker workspaces give agents a real computer without the risks of direct host access

  • A
    Aspen ThompsonMar 17, 2026

    Used for automated testing workflows, the containerization makes cleanup trivial

  • R
    Reese DavisFeb 27, 2026

    Any LLM getting its own computer environment opens up powerful automation workflows

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GitHub Stars★ 83
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LicenseNOASSERTION
CategoryBrowser Automation
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