Coding & vibe coding / Goose
Goose
Extensible local agent that installs, edits, runs and tests code with any LLM and MCP tools.
- Best for
- Devs who want an open agent
- Type
- Desktop / CLI agent
- Price
- Free / open source
- Setup
- Medium
How to set it up
- Read the quick-start on the official site.
- Install it or create a cloud workspace.
- Add your AI model API key and connect your apps.
- Start from one of our templates, test, then turn on schedules.
Source: https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose · Last checked 2026-10-14. Pricing changes often; confirm on the official site.
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