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Goose

FreeAPISelf-HostedAgentic

Summary

Open-source local-first AI agent framework for automating complex tasks with any LLM provider.

Pricing Plans

Free
Free Tier
No limits; fully open-source. Only cost is the LLM provider you choose (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI APIs) or free local models via Ollama.

Open Source (Free)

Free

Complete open-source AI agent framework with desktop app, CLI, and API

  • Desktop app for macOS, Linux, Windows
  • Full CLI for terminal workflows
  • API for custom integrations
  • 70+ MCP extensions
  • Support for 15+ LLM providers
  • Local execution with Ollama for fully offline use
  • Model Context Protocol integration
  • Recipe system for workflow capture
  • Subagent capability for parallel task handling
  • Security features: prompt injection detection, permission controls, sandbox mode

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Best For: Software developers automating repetitive tasks, Teams needing local, privacy-first AI execution, Organizations with data sensitivity requirements, Developers seeking LLM flexibility without vendor lock-in, Enterprises deploying agentic workflows

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Pros

  • Free and fully open-source with Apache 2.0 license
  • Runs locally on user machines with optional fully offline mode via Ollama
  • Supports 15+ LLM providers and 70+ extensions via Model Context Protocol
  • Autonomous multi-step task execution beyond simple code suggestions
  • Strong privacy and security controls with prompt injection detection

Cons

  • Requires manual configuration of LLM providers and API keys
  • Steeper learning curve compared to simpler IDE-integrated code assistants
  • Limited built-in UI polish compared to proprietary alternatives like Claude Code

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About

Platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows (desktop app); CLI for all platforms
Languages
Built in Rust; supports interactions with JavaScript
API Available
Yes
Self-Hosted
Yes
Last Updated
2026-04-20T07:32:13.130Z

Best For

Who it's for

  • Software developers automating repetitive tasks
  • Teams needing local, privacy-first AI execution
  • Organizations with data sensitivity requirements
  • Developers seeking LLM flexibility without vendor lock-in
  • Enterprises deploying agentic workflows

What it does well

  • Software engineering automation and code generation
  • Development task automation (testing, debugging, refactoring)
  • Research and information gathering
  • Workflow automation and data analysis
  • Code migration and complex multi-step engineering tasks

Integrations

70+ Model Context Protocol extensions; 15+ LLM providers (AnthropicOpenAIGoogleOllamaOpenRouterAzureBedrockMistralxAI GrokCloudFlareDatabricksSnowflakeand more); GitHubGoogle DriveSlackAsanaDockerVS CodeZedJetBrains

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goose free?
Yes — Goose is fully free to use. There is no paid tier.
Is Goose open source?
No — Goose is a closed-source tool. Source code is not publicly available.
Does Goose have an API?
Yes. Goose exposes a developer API. See the official documentation at https://goose-docs.ai for details.
Can I self-host Goose?
Yes. Goose supports self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
When was Goose released?
Goose was first released in 2025.
What platforms does Goose support?
Goose is available on: macOS, Linux, Windows (desktop app); CLI for all platforms.

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