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Cyberdesk: Automating Legacy Windows Desktop Applications

By

mahmoud-almadi

9mo ago· 4 min readenNews

Summary

Cyberdesk, developed by Mahmoud and Alan, is a deterministic computer use agent designed to automate repetitive tasks in legacy Windows desktop applications. It targets industries like healthcare, accounting, and construction by executing clicks and keystrokes directly into the desktop. The tool is showcased in demos, such as automating file imports and working with complex software like OpenDental.

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Developers use us to automate repetitive tasks in legacy software in healthcare, accounting, construction, and more, by executing clicks and keystrokes directly into the desktop.
Completing a lightning fast file import automation into a legacy desktop app.
Working on a monster of a Windows monolith called OpenDental (showcases agent learning process as well).
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Hi HN, We’re Mahmoud and Alan, building Cyberdesk (https://www.cyberdesk.io/), a deterministic computer use agent for automating Windows desktop applications. Developers use us to automate repetitive tasks in legacy software in healthcare, accounting, con

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