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computer-use-preview - In-Depth Overview
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Model ID: computer-use-preview
Get all the details on computer-use-preview, an AI model from OpenAI. This page covers its token limits, pricing structure, key capabilities such as reasoning, computer_use_tool, available API code samples, and performance strengths.
Key Metrics
Input Limit
8.2K tokens
Output Limit
1.0K tokens
Input Cost
$3.00/1M
Output Cost
$12.00/1M
Sample API Code
import openai
client = openai.OpenAI()
response = client.responses.create(
model="computer-use-preview",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Open the calculator application."}
],
tool_choice={"type": "tool", "tool_call": {"name": "computer_use"}}
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Required Libraries
openai
openai
Notes
The computer-use-preview model is a specialized model for the computer use tool. It is trained to understand and execute computer tasks. This model is only usable in the Responses API.
Capabilities
Supported Data Types
Input Types
text
image
Output Types
text
Strengths & Weaknesses
Exceptional at
understanding computer tasks
executing computer tasks
Additional Information
Latest Update
Mar 11, 2025
Knowledge Cutoff
Oct 1, 2023