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Goose
Open-source extensible AI agent for local coding and automation.
Visit Goose » github.com/block/goose
| Goose at a glance | |
|---|---|
| What it does | Open-source extensible AI agent for local coding and automation |
| Category | Developer |
| Website | github.com/block/goose |
| Checked | Website working when last checked (2026-10-16) |
In their own words
“an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM - aaif-goose/goose”
— from the Goose website
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How to choose
- Try it on your real codebase, not a demo. Results vary a lot by language and project size.
- Decide how much control you want: suggestions you accept line by line, or an agent that makes larger changes for you to review.
- Check your company's rules on sending code to outside AI services before you start.
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