Work with local files and code
Use approved tools to read files, make changes and run commands in a project.
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Goose.
Your own helper for files, code and tools.
An open-source agent for your computer. Use the desktop app or terminal, connect a supported AI model and add tools for the jobs you want to do.
Getting started: Some setupInstall the app, connect a model and choose which tools it may use. Our setup guide, not a performance score.Saved agents stay in this browser. You can add them to a setup picture.
What Goose can do.
People who want to choose their own models and tools for files, research or code.
Choose your model
Connect a supported provider or local model instead of a single built-in subscription.
Add tools for a job
Extend Goose with MCP tools. Each extension brings its own setup and permissions.
A first task to try.
Start small, give it the right context and review what comes back.
Suggested test · not yet tested
Understand a small project folder
Ask Goose to explain a few files before giving it an editing task.
Try this task
- You’ll need
- Goose, a configured model and approved read access to a small project folder.
- Our starter prompt
Read this project folder and explain its main files. Do not edit files, run commands, install packages or access the network. Suggest one small next step for me to review.
- What to expect
- A short file guide and one proposed next step.
- How to check it is done
- Compare its explanation with the actual files and confirm nothing changed.
Our suggested first task, not a tested outcome. Check permissions, feature access and usage costs.
Our suggested prompt, based on the linked source. We haven’t tested this task ourselves.
Source checked October 19, 2026.Goose pricing.
Free appModel access is separate
- Free software
- The open-source app is free. Hosted model usage is not an included unlimited allowance.
- Free trial
- No general free trial is advertised on the reviewed pages.
- Paid plans
- No mandatory app subscription. Choose a supported model provider, compatible existing plan or local model.
- Extra costs & limits
- Provider quotas, API bills, hosting and local hardware costs depend on your setup.
Prices in USD unless noted. Check the billing period; local prices, taxes and offers can differ.
More plans & costs
AI model
Your provider’s priceConnect a supported provider or compatible existing subscription route. Your provider’s limits and terms apply.
Local model
Hardware and running costsSupported local models avoid a hosted per-call model bill, but need suitable hardware and setup.
Start with Goose.
Use the desktop app if you prefer not to start in a terminal.
Install Goose for a supported computer.
Connect a supported model provider, compatible subscription route or local model. Check its costs.
Choose the extensions and folders it may access. Start with a small task you can review.
Apps, extensions & calls
Apps & services
Local files, developer tools and MCP extensions
Selected connection options checked 19 Oct 2026. Not hands-on tests.
Voice & calls
We have not verified a live conversation with this agent in the reviewed provider guides.
Availability & things to know
Desktop app and command-line options. Install locally and configure a model; extensions and hosted services have their own requirements.
The desktop app reduces installation work, but choosing a model and extensions still takes setup. Local models need suitable hardware.
You configure the model and extensions. Tool access can allow file changes and commands. Hosted models and other services can cost money.
Checked 19 Oct 2026. USD where shown.
