kitio.aiAdded Oct 28, 2026
Goose
FreeOpen-source local AI agent for code and other tasks
What is Goose?
Goose is a free, open-source AI agent that runs on your machine as a desktop app, CLI or API. It can write and run code, install dependencies and automate workflows using any LLM. Block created it and donated it to the Linux Foundation's Agentic AI Foundation in December 2025.
Goose connects to tools through MCP extensions, and recipes let you save and share repeatable workflows. It is built in Rust, works with Ollama for fully local use, and includes a permission system so you can confirm risky actions. Although strong at coding, it is also used for research, writing and data tasks.
Features
- Desktop app and CLI
- MCP extensions
- Shareable recipes
- Any LLM provider
- Permission controls
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Organization
Agentic AI Foundation (originally Block)
🇺🇸 United States
Listed by kitio.ai · unverified owner
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Free
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- 100% free
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Free under Apache 2.0
- Runs fully local with Ollama
- Not limited to coding
Cons
- You pay for your own models
- Less guided than commercial agents
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What is Goose?
Goose is a free, open-source AI agent that runs on your machine as a desktop app, CLI or API. It can write and run code, install dependencies and automate workflows using any LLM. Block created it and donated it to the Linux Foundation's Agentic AI Foundation in December 2025.
How much does Goose cost?
Goose is 100% free.
Is there a free version of Goose?
Yes. Goose is completely free to use.
What are the main features of Goose?
Desktop app and CLI, MCP extensions, Shareable recipes, Any LLM provider, Permission controls.
Who makes Goose?
Goose is made by Agentic AI Foundation (originally Block).
What are the best alternatives to Goose?
Popular alternatives include Visual Studio Code, Cline, Zed.