Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Windsurf
1
Incidents
7.5
Avg Severity
0
Critical
1
High
Top Failure Modes
Ignored Instructions
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0007 7.5/10Windsurf ignored .gitignore and committed node_modules and .env
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Openai Operator | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 4.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Logic Error | Ignored Instructions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Openai Operator or Windsurf more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Openai Operator has 1 documented failures (avg severity 4.4/10) while Windsurf has 1 (avg severity 7.5/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Openai Operator and Windsurf failures?
Openai Operator's most common failure mode is logic error, while Windsurf most commonly fails via ignored instructions. Openai Operator has 0 critical incidents vs Windsurf's 0.