Project Title

cua — Docker for Computer-Use AI Agents

Overview

Cua is a platform that enables AI agents to control full operating systems in virtual containers, allowing for local or cloud deployment. It stands out by providing a consistent API for automating VMs across different operating systems and facilitating the integration of various AI models and UI grounding models.

Key Features

Automation of Windows, Linux, and macOS VMs with a pyautogui-like API
Creation and management of VMs locally or using Cua cloud
Integration of computer-use models with a consistent schema
Benchmarking on various platforms with a single line of code using HUD
Support for composed agents combining UI grounding models with LLMs

Use Cases

Automating tasks across different operating systems using AI agents
Deploying AI agents in virtual containers for local or cloud use
Benchmarking AI models on different operating systems with ease
Creating composed agents for more complex UI interactions

Advantages

Consistent API for cross-platform automation
Easy integration of various AI models and UI grounding models
Supports both local and cloud deployment of AI agents
Streamlined benchmarking process for AI models

Limitations / Considerations

The project's documentation mentions a license, but it is currently unknown
The complexity of setting up and managing VMs might be a barrier for some users
The performance and efficiency of virtual containers could be a concern for resource-intensive applications

Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers. Cua differs by focusing on AI agents and providing a specific API for computer-use automation.
VirtualBox: A general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Cua is more specialized, offering tools tailored for AI agents and their deployment.
Singularity: A container platform focused on high-performance computing. Cua provides a more AI-centric approach, with specific SDKs for agent development and operation.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/trycua/cua
Stars: 9,717
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-22

📊 Project Information

Project Name: cua
GitHub URL: https://github.com/trycua/cua
Programming Language: Python
⭐ Stars: 9,717
🍴 Forks: 492
📅 Created: 2025-01-31
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-22

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