computer-use-linux

Skill · npm · ★ 748 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Native Linux desktop control for AI agents (MCP, Pi, CLI) — semantic AT-SPI trees, screenshots, window targeting, and input across GNOME, KDE, Hyprland, niri, COSMIC, i3, and X11.

No outside reports on file

computer-use-linux is distributed via npm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @agent-sh/computer-use-linux

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About Computer Use Linux

Computer Use Linux is an agent skill focused on Developer tools: Native Linux desktop control for AI agents (MCP, Pi, CLI) — semantic AT-SPI trees, screenshots, window targeting, and input across GNOME, KDE, Hyprland, niri, COSMIC, i3, and X11.

It is published on npm as @agent-sh/computer-use-linux and hosted on GitHub at agent-sh/computer-use-linux (736 GitHub stars, 1,203 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Install the npm package @agent-sh/computer-use-linux with post-install scripts disabled:

bash

npm install --ignore-scripts @agent-sh/computer-use-linux

Review the upstream instructions at https://github.com/agent-sh/computer-use-linux (opens external site) before enabling in your agent workspace.

Why this grade

BB — Some risk signals

Signal-based grade (5/7 points): well starred on GitHub, listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

55/100

GitHub stars: 748
Weekly npm downloads: 1.2k
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Computer Use Linux?

Install Computer Use Linux with npm install @agent-sh/computer-use-linux or run it directly with npx -y @agent-sh/computer-use-linux. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/agent-sh/computer-use-linux. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Computer Use Linux?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Computer Use Linux currently holds Grade B (Some risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Computer Use Linux actively maintained?

Computer Use Linux has 748 GitHub stars and 1.2k weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/agent-sh/computer-use-linux before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Computer Use Linux?

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade B for Computer Use Linux

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: computer-use-linux
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/agent-sh-computer-use-linux
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade B (Some risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 748 GitHub stars, 1.2k weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@agent-sh/computer-use-linux)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @agent-sh/computer-use-linux`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: agent-sh
Source code: github.com/agent-sh/computer-use-linux
Install command: npm install @agent-sh/computer-use-linux
Est. context load: ~73 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 748 GitHub stars, 1.2k weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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