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Goose
by aaif-goose
an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM
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About Goose
an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM
Best for
Developers seeking a flexible, open source agent to automate coding tasks across any LLM.
Use cases
- Automate code edits and testing across multiple files
- Execute shell commands and manage installations via natural language
- Build custom agent workflows with any LLM provider
Notes
55,906 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Highly extensible with support for any LLM
- Active open source project with strong community traction (55k+ stars)
- Handles full task lifecycle from execution to testing
Cons
- Requires setup and configuration for different LLM providers
- May have a learning curve for non-developers
- Dependent on external LLM APIs for core functionality
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.58.1
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 6,563
- GitHub stars
- 56,297
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.5
- Open issues
- 397
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 13
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Stars and usage
How Goose is growing
56,035 to 56,297
Health and security
Is Goose looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 13 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.5 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Goose
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude CodeThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| WindsurfThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.58.1
Released 1.58.0
Released 1.57.0
Released 1.56.0
Released 1.55.0
Released 1.54.0
Released 1.53.0
Released 1.52.0
Released 1.51.0
Released 1.50.1
Released 1.50.0
Released 1.49.0
Released 1.48.0
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