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OpenHands

OpenHands

A software-development agent platform that can run locally, in Docker, on VMs, or through managed infrastructure.

View source on GitHub 84,110 stars checked 2026-08-15
Access
Open source
Setup
Technical
Pricing
Free self-hosting; cloud plans available
License
MIT
Maintenance
Active
Last repository push
2026-08-15
Our verdict

Strong for delegated development tasks

It provides a visual workspace, isolated execution options, and a long-running open-source development community.

Who it fits

Developers delegating defined issues who can review patches and manage sandbox permissions.

Who should skip it

Users unwilling to run Docker or expose a repository to an autonomous development agent.

What you need

  • Node.js 22.12+ or Docker
  • Model provider
  • Repository and sandbox