# goose shipped an update

> Source: <https://agentsearchengine.app/agents/goose>
> Published: 2026-07-17 23:15:08+00:00

# goose

an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM

An extensible open-source agent on your machine that goes beyond coding tasks.

You want a managed cloud product with support.

## About goose

_your native open source AI agent — desktop app, CLI, and API — for code, workflows, and everything in between_

goose is a general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine. Not just for code — use it for research, writing, automation, data analysis, or anything you need to get done.

A native desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows. A full CLI for terminal workflows. An API to embed it anywhere. Built in Rust for performance and portability.

goose is an open-source project written primarily in Rust, with 51k stars on GitHub. It was last updated in July 2026.

## goose vs. the alternatives

[All 20 alternatives →](/alternatives/goose)