Introduction
Goose is an open-source, locally extensible agent focused on engineering task automation—from project creation, code writing and execution, to debugging and deployment. It supports multi-model and MCP integration.
Key Features
- Local CLI and desktop client, supporting integration with various LLMs
- Orchestratable recipes and plugin system for easy extensibility
- Developer-oriented automation capabilities (build, test, publish)
Use Cases
- Code generation and project bootstrapping
- Automated testing and CI helper scripts
- Automation of repetitive tasks in development workflows
Technical Highlights
- Developed in Rust/TypeScript, emphasizing performance and extensibility
- Comprehensive documentation and examples, Apache-2.0 licensed
- Interoperable with MCP, VS Code, and related ecosystems