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Coding4.5

Goose iconGoose

The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works

A local AI agent that automates engineering tasks from your desktop or terminal.

  • Easy install
  • Works on Windows, Mac, Linux

The openness label

Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Your choice, open or paid
Runs
Your computer or the cloud
Real cost
Free app, model fees vary

What you need to run it

About 8 GB of memory. No graphics card needed.

These are our estimates for comfortable use. Enter your computer's specs to see a verdict on every tool.

  • 56,468 stars on GitHub
  • Last updated 2026-11-11
  • Latest release v1.59.0

Quick answers

Is Goose free?

The Goose app is free and open source, released under the Apache-2.0 license. It costs nothing with free local models, and you pay only if you connect a paid AI service.

Does Goose run on my own computer?

Yes. Goose runs on your own computer, and it can also use cloud AI services if you prefer.

What do I need to run Goose?

About 8 GB of memory. No graphics card needed. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Is Goose still maintained?

Yes. The Goose project was last updated on 2026-11-11.

Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.

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