Goose
Extensible open-source AI agent that installs, runs, edits and tests code on your machine with any LLM and MCP extensions.
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About Goose
Goose is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Extensible open-source AI agent that installs, runs, edits and tests code on your machine with any LLM and MCP extensions. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Goose?
goose is a general-purpose, open-source AI agent that runs on your machine. It is not just for code: it can also be used for research, writing, automation and data analysis.
It comes as a native desktop app for macOS, Linux and Windows, a full CLI and an API, and is built in Rust. goose works with 15+ providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, Azure and Bedrock, using API keys or existing Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini subscriptions via ACP, and connects to extensions through MCP.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: goose-docs.ai.
Who is Goose for?
Developers and power users who want one local agent, with a desktop app or CLI, that can install, run, edit and test code with the model of their choice.
Goose at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: aaif-goose/goose · 55,482 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Desktop app, CLI and API
- Built in Rust
- 15+ model providers, including local models via Ollama
- Uses existing Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini subscriptions via ACP
- MCP extensions
Goose FAQ
What is Goose?
goose is a general-purpose, open-source AI agent that runs on your machine. It is not just for code: it can also be used for research, writing, automation and data analysis.
Who is Goose for?
Developers and power users who want one local agent, with a desktop app or CLI, that can install, run, edit and test code with the model of their choice.
Is Goose free?
Goose's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Goose open source?
Yes. Goose is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Goose?
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