Computer Use Models by Anthropic
AnthropicProprietary
1 model2024
Details
ResearcherAnthropic
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models1
Released2024
Capabilities
MultimodalAll models
Links
WebsiteAbout
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 based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
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 Fable?
- Computer Use by Anthropic is strongest where you need agent, while Claude Fable by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for vision and multimodal work. Computer Use has 1 listed variant, while Claude Fable 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.




