Goose

Goose is an open-source AI agent that runs locally to handle code, research, writing, and workflows.

Goose is a general-purpose AI agent that runs on your local machine to handle coding, research, writing, automation, and data analysis tasks. It operates as a native desktop application for macOS, Windows, and Linux, alongside a full command-line interface and an API. Users can connect it to over seventy extensions using the Model Context Protocol, allowing integration with databases, browsers, GitHub, and Google Drive. The platform works with more than fifteen language model providers, letting users connect via API keys or existing subscriptions. Additionally, it supports portable YAML recipe configurations, interactive user interface extensions, parallel subagents, and built-in security features such as sandbox mode and prompt injection detection.

Goose at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, CLI, API, VS Code, JetBrains
Pricing: Free
Released: August 2024
Category: AI agent tool
Website: goose-docs.ai

Key features

Native desktop app and command-line interface
Support for seventy plus extensions via Model Context Protocol
Integration with fifteen plus language model providers
Portable YAML recipe configurations
Interactive user interface extensions
Parallel subagents for multitasking
Prompt injection detection and sandbox mode

Use it for

Software coding and code review
Research and data analysis
Writing and file processing
Workflow automation

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