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2024-08-23

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goose

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Tool

Platforms:

Github

Task:

Write codeAutomate software developmentRun AI agentsConnect AI to apps

Best for:

IT & Development
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Overview

Goose is an open-source AI agent that runs on a developer’s machine and can perform real engineering tasks such as editing files, running commands, using tools, and interacting with external systems. It is designed as an extensible local agent rather than a closed coding assistant, allowing users to connect different language models and add capabilities through extensions and tool protocols.

Goose can help with coding, debugging, project setup, automation, and other computer-based workflows while keeping execution under the user’s control. Its extensibility makes it possible to connect the agent to developer tools, APIs, and custom services instead of limiting it to code completion. Goose is a strong fit for technical users who want an open agent they can adapt to their own environment and model preferences while still getting a conversational interface for multi-step work.

README

goose

your native open source AI agent — desktop app, CLI, and API — for code, workflows, and everything in between

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aaif-goose%2Fgoose | Trendshift

goose is a general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine. Not just for code — use it for research, writing, automation, data analysis, or anything you need to get done.

A native desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows. A full CLI for terminal workflows. An API to embed it anywhere. Built in Rust for performance and portability.

goose works with 15+ providers — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, Azure, Bedrock, and more. Use API keys or your existing Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini subscriptions via ACP. Connect to 70+ extensions via the Model Context Protocol open standard.

goose is part of the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) at the Linux Foundation.

Get started

Download the desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Or install the CLI:

curl -fsSL https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/releases/download/stable/download_cli.sh | bash

Quick links

  • Quickstart
  • Installation
  • Tutorials
  • Documentation
  • Governance
  • Custom Distributions — build your own goose distro with preconfigured providers, extensions, and branding

Need help?

  • Diagnostics & Reporting
  • Known Issues

a little goose humor 🪿

Why did the developer choose goose as their AI agent?

Because it always helps them "migrate" their code to production! 🚀

goose around with us

  • Discord
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter/X

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