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Docker Agent vs Goose: catalog facts
Docker AgentGoose
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Defines agents in shareable YAML or HCL files
  • Supports multiple model providers and MCP tools
  • Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.
  • Requires Docker Desktop 4.63+ for the preinstalled CLI plugin, or a separate CLI installation.
  • Cloud model providers require an API key.
  • A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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