goose
by Block / Agentic AI Foundation · goose-docs.ai ↗
Open-source, extensible AI agent from Block that runs on your machine as a desktop app, CLI, and API, using any LLM and MCP extensions.
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- Category
- Agents & Automation
- Business model
- Open (open weights/source)
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2025-01
- Record updated
- 2026-09-04
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Documentation
- goose-docs.ai ↗
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/goose/
Overview
goose is an open-source, general-purpose AI agent originally developed by Block and now part of the Agentic AI Foundation at the Linux Foundation. It runs locally as a desktop app, CLI, and API, and can install software, edit files, run commands, and complete tasks beyond code suggestions. Users choose among 15+ model providers, including local Ollama models, and extend goose with 70+ MCP servers. The software is Apache-2.0 licensed.
Key features
- Native desktop app, CLI, and embeddable API
- Works with 15+ model providers, including local models via Ollama
- 70+ extensions through the Model Context Protocol
- Apache-2.0 open-source codebase
Use cases
- Local coding, research, and automation without a locked-in cloud agent
- Connecting internal tools through MCP servers
- Running an open agent in CI or custom distributions
Pricing
goose itself is free and open source under Apache-2.0. Usage cost depends on the model provider you configure, including free local models.
Frequently asked questions
Who develops goose?
goose was created by Block and is now part of the Agentic AI Foundation at the Linux Foundation.
Is goose free?
Yes. The software is Apache-2.0 licensed. You still pay for any cloud model APIs you choose, or you can run local models.
Does goose only write code?
No. goose is a general-purpose local agent for code, research, writing, automation, and other machine tasks.
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