# Goose — Open-Source AI Dev Agent by Block

> Goose is Block's open-source AI agent that automates developer workflows. 33.8K+ stars. Extensible plugins, MCP support, multi-tool orchestration. Apache 2.0.

## Install

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# Goose — Open-Source AI Dev Agent by Block

> Goose is Block's (Square) open-source extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions — it installs, executes, and automates entire developer workflows. 33.8K+ GitHub stars.

## Quick Use

1. Install Goose:
   ```bash
   # macOS
   brew install block/tap/goose

   # Linux / WSL
   curl -fsSL https://github.com/block/goose/releases/latest/download/download_cli.sh | bash
   ```
2. Start a session:
   ```bash
   goose session
   ```
3. Ask Goose to do anything — write code, run tests, manage files, query APIs.

**One-liner for Claude Code / Codex:**
```
Install goose: brew install block/tap/goose && goose session
```

## Intro

Goose is a fully open-source AI developer agent built by Block (the company behind Square and Cash App). Unlike simple code completion tools, Goose can:

- **Execute multi-step workflows**: Write code, run commands, manage files, and interact with APIs in a single session
- **Use MCP servers**: Connect to any Model Context Protocol server for extended capabilities
- **Plugin ecosystem**: Extend with custom tools — database queries, deployment scripts, browser automation
- **Multiple LLM backends**: Works with Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and local models via Ollama
- **Session persistence**: Resume interrupted workflows with full context

Goose treats the entire development environment as its workspace, not just the code editor.

## FAQ

**Q: How is Goose different from Cursor or GitHub Copilot?**
A: Goose is a standalone agent, not an IDE extension. It can execute commands, manage infrastructure, and orchestrate multi-step workflows. Think of it as an autonomous developer, not just a code suggester.

**Q: Does it support MCP?**
A: Yes. Goose has first-class MCP support — connect any MCP server (filesystem, database, GitHub, Slack) and Goose can use those tools autonomously.

**Q: What LLMs does it support?**
A: Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4 (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), and local models via Ollama. Configure via `goose configure`.

**Q: Is it safe? Can it break things?**
A: Goose asks for confirmation before destructive operations. You can also run in sandbox mode for added safety.

## Works With

- Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI (as complementary agent)
- Any MCP server (filesystem, GitHub, Slack, databases)
- VS Code, JetBrains (via terminal integration)
- macOS, Linux, WSL

## Source & Thanks

- GitHub: https://github.com/block/goose (33.8K+ stars)
- License: Apache 2.0
- Maintainer: Block (Square)
- Docs: https://block.github.io/goose/


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Author: Agent Toolkit