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| What | computer-use-linux | mcp-use |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | AA · Few risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 16, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | AI agent skill | AI agent skill |
| Est. context load | ~73 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) | ~50 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) |
| GitHub stars | 768 | 10.8k |
| Weekly npm downloads | 1.2k | 38.6k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Local or standard API calls |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | npm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux) | npm (@mcp-use/cli) |
| Install command | npx -y @agent-sh/computer-use-linux | npx -y @mcp-use/cli |
| Bottom line | computer-use-linux is distributed via npm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | mcp-use (agent skill) requires careful permission scoping — credential exposure: MCP servers handle authentication tokens and API keys; misconfiguration can leak sensitive credentials to AI models or logs |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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