Codename Goose
Your native open source AI agent for code, workflows, and everything in between.
Data verified Aug 30, 2026
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About Codename Goose
Codename Goose (goose) is a general-purpose, open source AI agent that runs locally on your machine as a native desktop app, CLI, and API. Built in Rust, it can install, execute, edit, and test code and automate broader workflows like research, writing, data analysis, and automation. It works with 15+ LLM providers and connects to 70+ extensions via the Model Context Protocol.
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Strengths
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Built in Rust for performance and portability








