goose
an open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions - install, execute, edit, and test with any LLM
Install / Use
claude mcp add aaif-goose -- npx -y github:aaif-goose/gooseIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
Category
AI & Machine LearningSupported Platforms
Tags
Our assessment of goose
goose scores 87/100 on our quality scale, 470th of 965 AI & Machine Learning skills we index (top 49%).
Its MCP Server is 3.4 KB long, split into 6 sections with 1 code example: a solid amount of guidance for an agent.
With 56,270 GitHub stars, it is one of the more widely adopted skills in the catalogue.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated today, so goose is actively maintained.
- Our last check on 2026-10-20 found the source still online.
- It is released under the Apache-2.0 license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 100/100, with no cautions. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands (1 minor note below). An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
- noteInstalls by piping a downloaded script into a shellline 38
curl -fsSL https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/releases/download/stable/download_cli.sh | bash
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-24. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
goose compared with similar skills
All 4 of these similar skills score higher than goose; compare them before choosing.
| Skill | Score | Stars | Updated | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| goose (this skill)by aaif-goose | 87 | 56.3k | today | MCP Server |
| claude-memby thedotmack | 100 | 113.5k | today | CLAUDE.md |
| Agent-Reachby Panniantong | 100 | 109.2k | today | CLAUDE.md |
| Understand-Anythingby Egonex-AI | 100 | 90.9k | 10d ago | CLAUDE.md |
| headroomby headroomlabs-ai | 100 | 78.9k | today | CLAUDE.md |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I install goose?
- Run
claude mcp add aaif-goose -- npx -y github:aaif-goose/goose. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does goose work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is goose safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands (1 minor note below). An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It is Apache-2.0-licensed and scores 100/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is goose still maintained?
- The repository was last updated today, so goose is actively maintained.
Skill content
View source on GitHubgoose
your native open source AI agent — desktop app, CLI, and API — for code, workflows, and everything in between
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</div>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 works with 15+ providers — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, Azure, Bedrock, and more. Use API keys or your existing Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini subscriptions via ACP. Connect to 70+ extensions via the Model Context Protocol open standard.
goose is part of the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) at the Linux Foundation.
Get started
Download the desktop app for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Or install the CLI:
curl -fsSL https://github.com/aaif-goose/goose/releases/download/stable/download_cli.sh | bash
Quick links
- Quickstart
- Installation
- Tutorials
- Documentation
- Governance
- Custom Distributions — build your own goose distro with preconfigured providers, extensions, and branding
Need help?
a little goose humor 🪿
Why did the developer choose goose as their AI agent?
Because it always helps them "migrate" their code to production! 🚀
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Trust signals
From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.