Build with agents · Documentation profile
Goose
Desktop and terminal agent for coding and multi-step workflows.
Primary documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. No hands-on testing, score or ranking.
Official project and documentation ↗When it fits
Connect model providers and MCP extensions to work with local projects.
Limitations and setup
Runs on your machine, but connected providers and extensions determine where data goes.
Suggested first trial
Ask it to explain a small disposable repository before allowing edits.
Editorial suggestion; this experiment has not been run by Moyan.
An alternative to investigate
OpenCodeAI coding agent with terminal, desktop and IDE interfaces.
Compare these workflows against your task; this is not a performance ranking.
Evidence and selection notes
Capabilities and setup notes are based on the linked primary documentation. Trial ideas and cautions about evaluation quality are editorial guidance. Check current licensing, model-provider charges and hardware requirements before adoption.
https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose