OpenAI Operator represents the next evolution of computer use agents - GPT-4 controlling a browser through visual understanding. Ensure your Operator sessions aren't blocked with real mobile proxy infrastructure.
OpenAI Operator is OpenAI's computer use agent that can browse the web and complete tasks autonomously.
Operator sees the screen like a human - understanding layouts, buttons, forms, and text through GPT-4V's visual capabilities.
Clicks, types, and scrolls like a real user. No DOM manipulation or JavaScript injection - pure visual interaction.
Runs in a controlled browser environment. The browser needs clean IPs to avoid triggering anti-bot systems.
Even human-like browsing can be blocked at the network level.
Operator's cloud infrastructure uses datacenter IPs. Websites pre-block these ranges regardless of browsing behavior.
CloudFlare, Akamai, and PerimeterX serve challenges to suspicious IPs. Mobile IPs bypass these initial gates.
Access region-specific content and pricing. Mobile proxies from target countries unlock localized experiences.
Multi-step tasks need consistent identity. Sticky sessions maintain the same IP throughout Operator workflows.
When Operator becomes available via API, configure proxy at the browser level.
from openai import OpenAI
# Initialize OpenAI client
client = OpenAI()
# Create Operator session with proxy
# Note: API structure may vary based on final release
session = client.operator.sessions.create(
model="gpt-4-operator",
browser_config={
"proxy": {
"server": "socks5://proxy.proxies.sx:10001",
"username": "your_username",
"password": "your_password"
},
"viewport": {"width": 1920, "height": 1080},
"user_agent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7)..."
}
)
# Execute task
result = session.run(
task="Search for flights from NYC to London on December 25th"
)
print(result.output)Build Operator-like functionality using GPT-4V and Playwright.
import asyncio
import base64
from openai import OpenAI
from playwright.async_api import async_playwright
class OperatorAgent:
def __init__(self, proxy_server: str, proxy_user: str, proxy_pass: str):
self.client = OpenAI()
self.proxy_config = {
"server": proxy_server,
"username": proxy_user,
"password": proxy_pass
}
async def run(self, task: str):
async with async_playwright() as p:
browser = await p.chromium.launch(
headless=True,
proxy=self.proxy_config
)
context = await browser.new_context(
viewport={"width": 1920, "height": 1080},
user_agent="Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7)..."
)
page = await context.new_page()
await page.goto("https://google.com")
while True:
# Take screenshot
screenshot = await page.screenshot()
screenshot_b64 = base64.b64encode(screenshot).decode()
# Ask GPT-4V what to do
response = self.client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4-vision-preview",
messages=[{
"role": "user",
"content": [
{"type": "text", "text": f"Task: {task}\n\nWhat action should I take?"},
{"type": "image_url", "image_url": {"url": f"data:image/png;base64,{screenshot_b64}"}}
]
}]
)
action = self.parse_action(response.choices[0].message.content)
if action["type"] == "done":
break
await self.execute_action(page, action)
await browser.close()
async def execute_action(self, page, action):
if action["type"] == "click":
await page.click(f"text={action['target']}")
elif action["type"] == "type":
await page.fill(action["selector"], action["text"])
elif action["type"] == "scroll":
await page.evaluate(f"window.scrollBy(0, {action['amount']})")
# Usage
agent = OperatorAgent(
proxy_server="socks5://proxy.proxies.sx:10001",
proxy_user="your_username",
proxy_pass="your_password"
)
asyncio.run(agent.run("Book a table at a restaurant in Manhattan for 2 people"))# .env configuration for Operator agents # OpenAI OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-api-key # Proxy Configuration PROXY_SERVER=socks5://proxy.proxies.sx:10001 PROXY_USERNAME=your_username PROXY_PASSWORD=your_password # Browser Settings BROWSER_HEADLESS=true BROWSER_VIEWPORT_WIDTH=1920 BROWSER_VIEWPORT_HEIGHT=1080 # Agent Settings MAX_STEPS=50 SCREENSHOT_QUALITY=80 ACTION_DELAY_MS=500
class OperatorSessionManager:
"""Manage Operator sessions with proxy rotation"""
def __init__(self, proxy_ports: list[int]):
self.proxy_ports = proxy_ports
self.current_index = 0
self.sessions = {}
def get_proxy_for_task(self, task_id: str, sticky: bool = True) -> dict:
"""Get proxy configuration for a task"""
if sticky and task_id in self.sessions:
return self.sessions[task_id]
# Round-robin port selection
port = self.proxy_ports[self.current_index]
self.current_index = (self.current_index + 1) % len(self.proxy_ports)
proxy_config = {
"server": f"socks5://proxy.proxies.sx:{port}",
"username": "your_username",
"password": "your_password"
}
if sticky:
self.sessions[task_id] = proxy_config
return proxy_config
def release_session(self, task_id: str):
"""Release a sticky session"""
if task_id in self.sessions:
del self.sessions[task_id]
# Usage
manager = OperatorSessionManager(proxy_ports=[10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005])
# Get sticky session for multi-step task
proxy = manager.get_proxy_for_task("flight_booking_123", sticky=True)
# Complete task...
# Release session when done
manager.release_session("flight_booking_123")Operator tasks often span multiple pages. Keep the same IP throughout a workflow to maintain login state and avoid detection.
Booking a restaurant in NYC? Use a US proxy. Shopping in the UK? Use UK mobile IPs. Location consistency builds trust.
Even vision-based agents can act too fast. Add 500-1000ms delays between actions to appear more human-like.
If a task fails with access denied, rotate to a fresh proxy port and retry. Build automatic recovery into your workflows.
Search flights, compare hotels, book reservations across multiple sites.
Price comparison, stock monitoring, automated purchasing workflows.
Application submissions, data entry, government form filings.
Gather information from multiple sources, compile reports.
Extract structured data from websites, build datasets.
Automated user flow testing, cross-browser compatibility checks.
Get reliable web access for OpenAI Operator and vision-based agents with real mobile IPs.