UFO is an open-source framework developed by Microsoft for building intelligent agents that automate interactions with graphical user interfaces on the Windows operating system. The system allows users to issue natural language instructions that are translated into automated actions across multiple desktop applications. Using a dual-agent architecture, the framework analyzes both visual interface elements and system control structures in order to understand how applications should be manipulated. This enables the agent to navigate complex software environments and perform tasks that normally require manual interaction. UFO integrates mechanisms for task decomposition, planning, and execution so that high-level user requests can be broken down into smaller steps performed by specialized agents. The framework can operate across multiple applications simultaneously, allowing workflows that span several programs to be automated seamlessly.
Features
- Natural language commands that trigger automated desktop workflows
- Multi-agent architecture for planning and executing tasks
- Integration with Windows GUI elements and system APIs
- Cross-application automation across multiple programs
- Hybrid interface analysis using visual and control-level information
- Task decomposition and step-by-step execution planning