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Goose

by Block (Square parent company)
Supports 0 models · CLI · Free open-source

Goose is an open-source command-line tool for AI-assisted coding, built by Block (Square parent company). Goose's verified model list is still being expanded, so this page emphasizes runtime shape, pricing, and comparable AI coding harnesses. It's free and open source. Engineers run it from a terminal, where it can inspect repositories, edit files, call tools, and drive repeatable agentic coding workflows across local projects.

Overview

Open-source autonomous AI coding agent by Block that runs locally, with extensible tool support for filesystem, shell, and external APIs.

Compare Goose side-by-side with other CLI, IDE, cloud, and framework agents on pricing, model coverage, and release cadence.

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Pricing and Provider Comparison

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Free (user pays LLM API costs)

Featured Model Specs

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Model Compatibility Matrix

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Underlying Models

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FAQ

What is Goose?

Goose is an open-source command-line tool for AI-assisted coding, built by Block (Square parent company). Engineers run it from a terminal, where it can inspect repositories, edit files, call tools, and drive repeatable agentic coding workflows across local projects. It is primarily used for agentic coding from a local shell.

How much does Goose cost?

Goose is free and open source. You pay only for the underlying model API usage.

Is Goose open source?

Yes, Goose is open-source software.

What are alternatives to Goose?

Alternatives include MiMo-Code, Mistral Vibe, and OpenAI Codex CLI.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-27. Data sourced from harness documentation and provider pages.