Overview
OpenHands is an open-source developer platform that leverages autonomous agents to assist with code edits, command execution and integration testing. It supports CLI, Docker deployments and a cloud-hosted GUI (OpenHands Cloud) for quick experimentation.
Core features
- Autonomous developer agents that can modify code, run commands and iterate based on results.
- Multiple runtime modes: local CLI, Docker, and hosted cloud service for broader access.
- Pluggable LLM backends and telemetry options for experimentation and production readiness.
Use cases
- Automating repetitive coding tasks and program repair workflows.
- Developer assistant tooling for code review, feature scaffolding and debugging.
- Research platform to measure LLM capabilities on software engineering benchmarks.
Technical highlights
- Python-first backend with TypeScript frontend, containerized deployments and optional PostgreSQL support.
- Comprehensive docs, examples, and an active contributor community with frequent releases.