Goose
by Block, Inc.
Goose is an open-source AI agent from Block that runs locally, connects language models to developer tools through extensions, and can plan and execute multi-step software engineering and automation tasks.
Why Abandoned
Block's official Goose website and public GitHub repository remain available, with installation documentation and ongoing repository activity indicating continued development.
🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 200
- Response
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- SSL
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- Confidence
- 94%
- Domain expires
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- Last content change
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📅 Timeline
Block open-sources Goose
Block announced Goose as an open-source AI agent designed to install, execute, edit, and test software using extensible tools.
Goose introduces MCP support
Block described Goose's use of the Model Context Protocol to connect the agent with external tools and data sources through extensions.
Goose adds recipe sharing
The Goose project announced Recipes, a way to package and share repeatable agent workflows and configurations.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goose AI by Block?
Goose is an open-source, locally running AI agent developed by Block. It uses language models and extensions to perform multi-step development and automation work.
Is Goose AI free and open source?
Yes. Goose's source code is publicly available under the Apache License 2.0. Users may still incur charges from whichever model provider or external services they configure.
What can the Goose AI agent do?
Goose can plan and execute tasks such as editing code, running shell commands, testing projects, and interacting with connected developer tools and services.
Does Goose run locally?
Yes. The Goose application runs on the user's machine, while configured language models or connected services may be local or remote depending on the setup.
Does Goose support the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
Yes. Goose supports MCP-based extensions, allowing it to connect with compatible tools, data sources, and services.