Computer Use Models by Anthropic
AnthropicProprietary
1 model2024
About
Anthropic's Computer Use model family enables AI to interact with desktop computers by viewing the screen and controlling the mouse and keyboard.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
1 in view
Computer Use PreviewCurrent
Use when the workload needs agent and multimodal inputs.
2024-10agentmultimodal inputs
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Use Preview | Use when the workload needs agent and multimodal inputs. | 2024-10 | agentmultimodal inputs | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2024-10
1 current
Computer Use Preview
Currentagentmultimodal inputs
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Use Preview | 2024-10 | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Computer Use used for?
- Computer Use is used for agent and vision and multimodal work. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Computer Use compare to Claude 4.7?
- Computer Use by Anthropic is strongest where you need agent, while Claude 4.7 by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for vision and multimodal work. Computer Use has 1 listed variant, while Claude 4.7 reaches up to 1M context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Computer Use model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because Computer Use does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Computer Use Preview with multimodal inputs.
