goose by aaif-goose
an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM
About goose
From the project's README at github.com/aaif-goose/goose. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
> goose has moved! This project has moved from to the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) at the Linux Foundation. Some links and references are still being updated, please bear with us during the transition.
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.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 44k | github.com/aaif-goose/goose |
| GitHub forks | 4.5k | github.com/aaif-goose/goose |
| CRATES downloads (last month) | 283k | goose |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 1.8 years | since Aug 2024 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 132 | last: 2 months ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host goose?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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