UFO

UFO is a multi-device orchestration framework and Windows agent system, UFO executes complex tasks across heterogeneous platforms using intelligent agents.

UFO functions as a multi-device orchestration framework that coordinates intelligent agents across heterogeneous systems. It decomposes requests into Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to handle scheduling, task dependency tracking, and adaptive execution. The system utilizes the Unified Agent Interaction Protocol (AIP) over WebSockets to ensure secure communication and fault tolerance between devices. UFO² serves as the desktop agent component, providing deep Windows OS integration through UIA, Win32, and WinCOM control. Users configure these agents to work with various LLMs, including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Qwen, Gemini, and Claude for decision-making. This toolkit supports task orchestration on Windows, Linux, and Android, enabling parallel execution and cross-device collaboration.

UFO at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Founder
Runs on: Windows, Linux, Android
Pricing: Free
Released: January 2024
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/microsoft/UFO

Key features

Task decomposition into executable DAGs
Cross-device workflow orchestration
Deep Windows OS integration via UIA and Win32
Hybrid GUI and API action execution
Real-time adaptive task scheduling
Unified Agent Interaction Protocol for secure communication
Model Context Protocol support for tool augmentation

Use it for

Coordinating complex workflows across multiple operating systems
Automating Windows desktop tasks via GUI and API interactions
Managing multi-step task dependencies with parallel execution
Monitoring and recovering from execution errors in automated processes

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