Goose

block-goose · v1.41.0

8.0

Open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions

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brew install --cask block-goose

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Trust Score 6/10

✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.41.0

1d ago1.40.0→1.41.0

2d ago1.39.0→1.40.0

8d ago1.38.0→1.39.0

17d ago1.37.0→1.38.0

1mo ago1.36.0→1.37.0

1mo ago1.35.0→1.36.0

1mo ago1.34.1→1.35.0

1mo ago1.34.0→1.34.1

1mo ago1.33.1→1.34.0

2mo ago1.32.0→1.33.1

+ 7 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Goose is an open-source AI agent that extends beyond code suggestions, offering capabilities for executing, editing, and testing with any LLM. It's ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking a versatile tool.

An AI agent that assists with code tasks and integrates with various large language models.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community, though it has several open issues.

Community: Hacker News discussions indicate positive community interest, particularly a notable thread from 2025.

Pros

+ Open-source and extensible
+ Supports multiple LLMs
+ Active development and community

Cons

- No auto-update feature
- Potential learning curve

GitHub

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Forks

366

Issues

Apache-2.0

License

RustLast commit: Mar 10, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews

Apr 2025 Show HN: AgentAPI – HTTP API for Claude Code, Goose, Aider, and Codex

hackernews

Jan 2025 Goose: An open-source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions

hackernews

Mar 2023 Cabel Sasser: Untitled Goose Game rejected from the Mac App Store twice

hackernews

Aug 2021 Goose flying upside down is simply showing off, say experts

hackernews

Oct 2019 How Untitled Goose Game became a real video game

Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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