google-gemini

    google-gemini/computer-use-preview

    backend
    Python
    Apache-2.0
    3.3K stars
    410 forks
    3.3K GitHub watchers
    Updated Nov 3, 2026
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    Where it stands

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    The project lists 13 contributors on GitHub.

    Peaked at #80 in the weekly ranking the week of Dec 28, its best in the past year.

    Use Cases & Benefits

    • Runs a browser automation agent that executes natural language commands to interact with web pages using Playwright or Browserbase.
    • Enables controlling a real browser via simple natural language queries, simplifying complex browser automation tasks without coding.
    • Use for automating web interactions and testing by issuing natural language commands to a local Chrome browser with Playwright.
    • Use for remote browser automation by connecting to a Browserbase backend to execute web tasks in cloud environments.
    • Use for integrating Gemini Developer API or Vertex AI to leverage advanced AI models for interpreting and executing browser commands.

    Should you depend on it?

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    License

    Apache 2.0

    Permissive: commercial use, modification and redistribution are allowed with attribution; includes an explicit patent grant from contributors.

    Community files

    • README: present
    • Contributing guide: present

    Watch-outs

    • No GitHub releases; pin a commit or tag instead of a release.

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    From the README

    This section will guide you through setting up and running the Computer Use Preview model. Follow these steps to get started.

    Set up Python Virtual Environment and Install Dependencies

    Install Playwright and Browser Dependencies

    You can get started using either the Gemini Developer API or Vertex AI.

    Excerpt from the google-gemini/computer-use-preview README on GitHub (Apache-2.0 license). © its authors.Read the full README on GitHub

    Daily snapshots

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    Forks

    410+9

    Open issues

    36+2

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