Goose by Block
Block's open-source local coding agent
Overview
Goose is Block (formerly Square)'s open-source coding agent that runs locally on the developer's machine — extensible via MCP plugins, supports any LLM provider. Apache-2.0 licensed.
Pricing
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Use cases
ASEAN Perspective
Goose by Block in Southeast Asia
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Goose is an Apache-2.0 open-source AI agent (originated at Block, now under the Linux Foundation's Agentic AI Foundation) that runs on your own machine, executes the full dev loop, installing packages, editing files, running tests, and works with 15+ LLM providers plus first-class MCP support. For developers who want a free, model-agnostic, locally run agent with no vendor lock-in, it is one of the strongest open options, with a large and active community. It suits tinkerers and privacy-conscious teams who want to bring their own model and keep execution local.
Caveats: as a BYO-key, local-first tool it needs more setup than a polished SaaS agent, reliability depends heavily on the model you plug in, and there is no hand-holding support. ASEAN access is unrestricted (open source, English-first) and self-hosting suits data-residency needs. Excellent value and openness, with a developer-grade learning curve.
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