an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM
Open-source extensible AI agent (desktop/CLI/API) that installs, executes, edits, and tests code with any LLM, now under the Agentic AI Foundation.
- ✓Open-source license (Apache-2.0)
- ✓Actively maintained (<30d)
- ✓Healthy fork ratio
- ✓Clear description
- ✓Topics declared
- ✓Mature repo (>1y old)
{
"mcpServers": {
"goose": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/goose/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Mac) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).<placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.MCP Servers overview
> **🦆 goose has moved!** This project has moved from `block/goose` to the [Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF)](https://aaif.io/) at the Linux Foundation. Some links and references are still being updated — please bear with us during the transition.
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# goose
_your native open source AI agent — desktop app, CLI, and API — for code, workflows, and everything in between_
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<a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0"
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<a href="https://discord.gg/goose-oss"
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<a href="https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/actions/workflows/ci.yml"
><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/aaif-goose/goose/ci.yml?branch=main" alt="CI"></a>
<a href="https://insights.linuxfoundation.org/project/goose"><img src="https://insights.linuxfoundation.org/api/badge/health-score?project=goose"></a>
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goose is a general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine. Not just for code — use it for research, writing, automation, data analysis, or anything you need to get done.
A native desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows. A full CLI for terminal workflows. An API to embed it anywhere. Built in Rust for performance and portability.
goose works with 15+ providers — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, Azure, Bedrock, and more. Use API keys or your existing Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini subscriptions via [ACP](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/guides/acp-providers). Connect to 70+ extensions via the [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) open standard.
goose is part of the [Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF)](https://aaif.io/) at the Linux Foundation.
# Get started
**[Download the desktop app](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/getting-started/installation)** for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Or install the CLI:
```bash
curl -fsSL https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/releases/download/stable/download_cli.sh | bash
```
# Quick links
- [Quickstart](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/quickstart)
- [Installation](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/getting-started/installation)
- [Tutorials](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/category/tutorials)
- [Documentation](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/category/getting-started)
- [Governance](https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/blob/main/GOVERNANCE.md)
- [Custom Distributions](https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/blob/main/CUSTOM_DISTROS.md) — build your own goose distro with preconfigured providers, extensions, and branding
## Need help?
- [Diagnostics & Reporting](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/troubleshooting/diagnostics-and-reporting)
- [Known Issues](https://goose-docs.ai/docs/troubleshooting/known-issues)
# a little goose humor 🪿
> Why did the developer choose goose as their AI agent?
>
> Because it always helps them "migrate" their code to production! 🚀
# goose around with us
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/goose-oss)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@goose-oss)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goose-oss)
- [Twitter/X](https://x.com/goose_oss)
What people ask about goose
What is aaif-goose/goose?
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aaif-goose/goose is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM It has 43.4k GitHub stars and was last updated today.
How do I install goose?
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You can install goose by cloning the repository (https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is aaif-goose/goose safe to use?
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Our security agent has analyzed aaif-goose/goose and assigned a Trust Score of 91/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains aaif-goose/goose?
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aaif-goose/goose is maintained by aaif-goose. The last recorded GitHub activity is from today, with 378 open issues.
Are there alternatives to goose?
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Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.
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