LCU
Brings the computer-use runtime from the ChatGPT desktop app to Claude Code, Codex CLI and Pi, so any agent harness can see and control your desktop without a Codex sign-in.
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About LCU
LCU is listed in our browser/computer use category and is aimed at builders. Brings the computer-use runtime from the ChatGPT desktop app to Claude Code, Codex CLI and Pi, so any agent harness can see and control your desktop without a Codex sign-in. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
LCU at a glance
- Category: Browser/computer use
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: amontlabs/lcu · 1,913 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Official site: lcu.amontlabs.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
LCU FAQ
What is LCU?
Brings the computer-use runtime from the ChatGPT desktop app to Claude Code, Codex CLI and Pi, so any agent harness can see and control your desktop without a Codex sign-in.
How much does LCU cost?
LCU's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find LCU's source code?
On GitHub at amontlabs/lcu, which had 1,913 stars as of Oct 20, 2026.
What are alternatives to LCU?
Similar tools include TuriX CUA, Browser Harness, ego lite, UFO, Terminator and OpenGCUA.
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