OpenAI Operator is an AI agent developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously performing tasks through web browser interactions, including filling forms, placing online orders, scheduling appointments, and other repetitive browser-based tasks.^[1] It uses OpenAI's advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities.^[2]

Operator was released as a limited-access research preview to Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability.^[3]

Operator leverages OpenAI's Computer-Using Agent (CUA) technology, enabling it to navigate and interact with standard web interfaces without specialized integration. Key functionalities include:

• Form completion
• Ordering products online
• Scheduling meetings and appointments
• Managing digital tasks autonomously

In benchmark assessments, Operator achieved notable success, scoring 38.1% on OSWorld benchmarks (OS-level tasks) and 58.1% on WebArena benchmarks (web interactions). However, it has not yet reached human-level accuracy and faces limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows.^[2]

OpenAI emphasizes privacy and safety measures within Operator, including stringent data protection protocols and built-in safety checks designed to prevent unauthorized sensitive actions or information misuse.^[2]

Initially, Operator is only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future.^[2]