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Goose vs Docker Agent: catalog facts
GooseDocker Agent
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Windows, macOS, Linux Command line
  • Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.
  • Defines agents in shareable YAML or HCL files
  • Supports multiple model providers and MCP tools
  • A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.
  • Requires Docker Desktop 4.63+ for the preinstalled CLI plugin, or a separate CLI installation.
  • Cloud model providers require an API key.
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 September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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