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Enhancement: Add VNC desktop environment integration
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title: "Enhanced Computer-Using Agent with VNC"
emoji: "๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ"
colorFrom: "green"
colorTo: "blue"
sdk: "docker"
sdk_version: "3.12.0"
app_file: "computer_agent_vnc.py"
pinned: false
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# ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Enhanced Computer-Using Agent with VNC
๐Ÿค– **AI-powered browser automation with full desktop environment access**
This enhanced Hugging Face Space provides a comprehensive computer-using agent that combines browser automation with a full VNC-accessible desktop environment, similar to OpenAI's Operator but with enhanced GUI capabilities.
## โœจ New Features
### ๐ŸŒ Enhanced Browser Automation
- **Web Navigation**: Navigate to any URL with intelligent loading detection
- **Screenshot Capture**: Take high-quality screenshots of web pages
- **Element Interaction**: Click on elements, type text, and interact with forms
- **Page Analysis**: Extract content, links, forms, and page structure
### ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ VNC Desktop Environment
- **Full GUI Access**: Complete XFCE4 desktop environment accessible via web
- **VNC Integration**: Direct VNC access through browser interface
- **Desktop Applications**: Run any Linux GUI applications
- **Web-based VNC**: Access desktop through noVNC web client
### ๐Ÿ”ง Advanced Controls
- **Dual Interface**: Browser automation + full desktop environment
- **CSS Selector Support**: Target specific elements using CSS selectors
- **Scrolling**: Navigate up and down pages with customizable scroll amounts
- **Content Extraction**: Get page text, HTML, and structural information
- **Action History**: Track all actions performed by the agent
## ๐Ÿš€ Usage
### Browser Automation Tab
1. Click "Initialize Browser" to start the browser automation
2. Enter a URL and click "Navigate" to visit the page
3. Use "Take Screenshot" to capture the current page
4. Monitor status and action history
### VNC Desktop Tab
1. Click "Check VNC Status" to verify desktop environment
2. Click "Open VNC Viewer" to access full desktop in new tab
3. Use the desktop environment for any GUI applications
4. **VNC Access Details:**
- **Port**: 5901
- **Password**: computer-agent
- **Web Interface**: Available through the VNC tab
### System Info Tab
1. Get detailed system information
2. Monitor agent status and capabilities
3. View feature availability
## ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Architecture
### Desktop Environment
- **GUI Framework**: XFCE4 (lightweight desktop environment)
- **VNC Server**: TigerVNC standalone server
- **Web Bridge**: noVNC + websockify for web access
- **Display Resolution**: 1920x1080 (configurable)
### Browser Integration
- **Automation Engine**: Playwright with Chromium
- **Screenshot Capability**: Real-time page capture
- **Element Interaction**: Advanced DOM manipulation
- **Headless/Headed**: Configurable browser mode
### Web Interface
- **Framework**: Gradio 4.21.0 with enhanced features
- **Tabs**: Browser automation, VNC desktop, system info
- **Real-time Updates**: Live status monitoring
- **Action History**: Complete interaction logging
## ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Specifications
### Hardware Requirements
- **CPU**: 2 vCPU (included in CPU basic tier)
- **RAM**: 16 GB (adequate for desktop environment)
- **Storage**: Standard Hugging Face Space allocation
### Software Stack
- **Base**: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- **Python**: 3.10 with optimized dependencies
- **Desktop**: XFCE4 + X11
- **VNC**: TigerVNC + noVNC
- **Browser**: Chromium with Playwright automation
### Network Configuration
- **Web Interface**: Port 7860 (Gradio)
- **VNC Server**: Port 5901 (TigerVNC)
- **Web Bridge**: Port 5901 (websockify)
## ๐Ÿ”’ Security Considerations
### VNC Security
- **Password Protection**: VNC server requires authentication
- **Local Access**: VNC accessible only within the Space environment
- **No External Access**: Desktop environment isolated to container
### Browser Security
- **Headless Mode**: Browser runs without visible interface
- **Security Disabled**: For automation compatibility (same-origin policy relaxed)
- **Sandboxed**: Browser runs in containerized environment
## ๐ŸŽฏ Use Cases
### Enhanced Automation
- **GUI Testing**: Test applications requiring desktop environment
- **Visual Regression**: Compare screenshots with desktop applications
- **Multi-app Workflows**: Coordinate between browser and desktop apps
- **Development**: Develop and test GUI applications
### Research & Development
- **AI Research**: Run AI models with GUI interfaces
- **Data Analysis**: Use desktop tools for data visualization
- **Prototyping**: Rapid GUI application development
- **Education**: Interactive learning environments
## ๐Ÿ”ฎ Advanced Features
### VNC Integration Benefits
- **Full Desktop**: Access to complete Linux desktop environment
- **GUI Applications**: Run any X11-based applications
- **File Management**: Native file explorer and management tools
- **Development Tools**: IDEs, debuggers, and development utilities
### Browser Automation Enhanced
- **Visual Testing**: Compare automated browser actions with desktop
- **Complex Workflows**: Combine browser automation with desktop apps
- **Screenshots**: Capture both browser and desktop content
- **Monitoring**: Real-time view of all automated activities
## ๐Ÿ“‹ System Requirements
### For Users
- **Web Browser**: Any modern browser with JavaScript enabled
- **Network**: Stable internet connection for Space access
- **VNC Viewer**: Built-in web VNC client (no installation required)
### For Development
- **Docker**: For local testing and development
- **Linux**: Ubuntu 22.04 or compatible distribution
- **Python 3.10+**: For running enhanced agent locally
## ๐Ÿšจ Important Notes
### Performance Considerations
- **Resource Usage**: Desktop environment uses additional memory
- **Startup Time**: VNC server adds ~10-15 seconds to startup
- **Network**: VNC traffic uses bandwidth for remote desktop access
### Best Practices
- **Close VNC**: Close VNC viewer when not in use to save resources
- **Monitor Usage**: Check Space logs for resource consumption
- **Test Locally**: Develop and test locally before deploying
## ๐Ÿ”ง Troubleshooting
### VNC Issues
- **Connection Failed**: Check VNC status in the interface
- **Black Screen**: Wait 30 seconds for desktop to fully initialize
- **Slow Performance**: Normal for remote desktop over web
### Browser Automation
- **Elements Not Found**: Ensure page has fully loaded
- **Screenshots Fail**: Check browser initialization status
- **Navigation Timeout**: Verify URL accessibility
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**Experience the future of web automation with full desktop capabilities! ๐Ÿš€โœจ**
Built with โค๏ธ using Hugging Face Spaces, Gradio, Playwright, TigerVNC, and XFCE4