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Goose
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Block open-source local-first agent with repeatable recipes.
Goose is Block's open-source, local-first AI agent. It runs on the operator's machine and connects to APIs and tools through recipes and MCP-style integrations. The operator configures the models and can keep the workspace local.
- Model support
- Multi-model
- Deployment
- Self-hosted
- Open source
- Yes
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Pricing model
- Free
- Added / updated
- 19 Aug 2026 / 19 Aug 2026
block.github.io/goose/ · Docs · Source
Assessment
Goose combines a public repository with a local execution model. Recipes provide repeatable workflows, while local execution supports data-residency requirements. Shared previews and remote team sessions require surrounding infrastructure.
Strengths
- Apache-2.0 source and recipe system.
- Local-first workspace execution.
- Model-agnostic and MCP-compatible.
Limitations
- No documented hosted sandbox or team-session service.
- Operator owns inference and tool credentials.
- Desktop and CLI workflow, not issue-to-PR SaaS.
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