Goose
Coding Agents · Free + paid
Block's open-source AI agent — runs tools, executes code, and browses the web
At a glance
- Made by
- AAIF (Agentic AI Foundation)
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Windows, Mac, CLI, API
- Open source
- Apache 2.0
- GitHub
- 55,264 stars · Apache-2.0
What is Goose?
goose is a general-purpose AI agent that runs on your computer and can be used not only for coding but also for research, writing, automation, and data analysis. It is available as a desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows, a CLI for the terminal, and an API you can embed anywhere, and it is built in Rust. You connect API keys from more than 15 providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Ollama, or your existing Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini subscriptions via ACP. It connects more than 70 extensions through MCP, saves and shares workflows as YAML recipes, and processes tasks in parallel with subagents. It is open source under Apache 2.0 and is a project of the Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation.
- Desktop app (macOS, Linux, Windows), CLI, and API
- Connect more than 70 extensions through MCP
- Use more than 15 LLM providers or existing subscriptions (ACP)
- Save, share, and run workflows as YAML recipes in CI
- Interactive UI inside the desktop app (MCP Apps)
- Run subagents in parallel
- Prompt injection detection, tool permissions, and sandbox mode
- Connect Zed, JetBrains, and VS Code through the ACP server
Who uses Goose and for what
- Coding tasks
- Research, writing, automation, and data analysis
- Teams share workflows as recipes and run them in CI
Pricing
What you get for free — Unknown (no pricing page, Apache 2.0 open source)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.
AI tools similar to Goose (alternatives)
Goose vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | No | — | No |
| Amazon Q Developer | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Amp | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Blackbox AI | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | No |
| Codebuff | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | No | $100/mo | No |
3 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Amp ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Goose on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Goose for free?
Unknown (no pricing page, Apache 2.0 open source). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Goose?
Tools that do the same job, such as Amazon Q Developer, Amp, Blackbox AI, Codebuff, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Goose in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.