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An open-source desktop and terminal agent that writes code, runs commands, and connects to tools through MCP extensions.
View on GitHub 54.9k stars checked 2026-10-02
- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Light
- Pricing
- Free software; model or API costs
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-10-02
Friendly extensible coding assistant
It balances an approachable desktop install with provider flexibility and a large standards-based extension catalog.
Who it fits
Developers who want a desktop option and already use MCP-compatible tools or several model providers.
Who should skip it
Users who want a model included at no cost or cannot manage tool permissions.
What you need
- Desktop app or CLI
- Model account or API key
- Optional MCP extensions
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| gooseCurrent | Open source | Light | Free software; model or API costs | Developers who want a desktop option and already use MCP-compatible tools or several model providers. | 54.9k stars | GitHub |
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| OpenCode | Open source | Technical | Free software; model or API costs | Developers who prefer terminal workflows and want to choose their own model provider. | 211.3k stars | GitHub |
| dify | Source available | Technical | Free repository; model, API, or hosting costs may apply | People evaluating popular open GitHub projects for coding use cases. | 157.7k stars | Source |