# cua (Computer-Use Agents)

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: workflow-automation · status: active · rev 1

OSS alt to proprietary computer-use sandboxes; ~21100 stars; complements macOS-use (XREF), self-operating-computer, Open Interpreter; MIT. NOT the same as…

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers and AI researchers building computer-use agents who need cross-platform automation, VM management, and benchmarking tools.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/cua-computer-use-agents/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/trycua](https://github.com/trycua/cua)
- **Tags:** workflow-automation, generic-web-desktop-automation-engines
- **Repository:** https://github.com/trycua/cua

## Is cua (Computer-Use Agents) open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does cua (Computer-Use Agents) cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host cua (Computer-Use Agents)?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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OSS alt to proprietary computer-use sandboxes; ~21100 stars; complements macOS-use (XREF), self-operating-computer, Open Interpreter; MIT. NOT the same as XREF macOS-use: this is the broader trycua/cua project (Computer/Lume/Lumier + cross-OS agent fleets & benchmarks) with sandboxed VMs. Sandboxing is the intended safety boundary for computer-use. No per-platform ToS flag.