goose
Extensible on-machine AI agent that automates engineering tasks end to end, with MCP extensions and recipes.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
goose works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is goose free?
Free and open source local agent (desktop app and CLI); works with any LLM provider or local models, you pay only for the model you use.
Does goose work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does goose use?
Apache-2.0. The source code is open.