Our verdict
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From the listing
About UFO
UFO is an open-source framework for building autonomous agents that interact with Windows applications. It uses a visual grounding approach to observe and manipulate GUI elements, enabling agents to execute multi-step tasks across different software.
Best for
Developers building Windows desktop automation agents with visual understanding
Use cases
- Automating repetitive workflows in Windows desktop applications
- Building agents that navigate and control multiple software tools
- Creating test scripts for GUI-based regression testing
Notes
9,279 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-07-08. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Strong visual grounding for precise GUI element interaction
- Active community with nearly 10,000 GitHub stars
- Python-based, easy to integrate with existing ML pipelines
Cons
- Limited to Windows environments only
- Requires significant setup for non-standard applications
- Performance depends on screen resolution and UI rendering
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1,080
- GitHub stars
- 10,093
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 33.9
- Open issues
- 45
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 3
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Health and security
Is UFO looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
75 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 2 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 3 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 33.9 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to UFO
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperwriteaiAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| AutoGPTThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| OpenDevinThis is an alternative to it | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
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- GitHubRegistry
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