Jack Dorsey’s startup Block has released Goose, an open-source platform that makes it easier to build AI agents using various large language models. Goose works with both open-source and proprietary models from companies like OpenAI and Google. In a blog post, Block developer advocate Adewale Abati explained how Goose has already helped with tasks such as code migrations, learning new coding languages, transitioning code-bases, and increasing code coverage.
Jackie Brosamer, VP of Data & AI Platform Engineering at Block, said Goose lets users build agents that can integrate and act across multiple software platforms like Google Drive and Slack. “One of our team members finds it especially useful for figuring out what they did last week because they’re in 40 hours of meetings and can’t remember. Goose hooks into these different systems, marrying them together seamlessly,” Brosamer said.
Block released Goose under an open-source license, allowing it to be used for many types of projects, both commercial and research-based. Block’s CTO Dhanji Prasanna said the open-source release is meant to drive innovation across industries. “Making Goose open source creates a framework for new heights of invention and growth,” Prasanna said.
AI Tech Lead Bradley Axen emphasized Goose’s flexibility.
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“We’ve built Goose to work with any large language model, from OpenAI to open-source options,” Axen said.
Goose currently focuses on software engineering, automating time-consuming tasks like code search, navigation, and dependency installation. However, Block sees broader uses, such as making creative processes more efficient and improving personalized e-commerce experiences. Block has partnered with AI safety and research company Anthropic to enhance Goose’s capabilities.
By making Goose open source, Block encourages community-driven innovation and allows for new integrations from outside the company. “Users don’t have to wait for us to release features; they can innovate on their own,” Brosamer said. Axen explained Block’s approach, saying, “We’re not monetizing Goose directly—it’s fully Apache licensed.
Instead, we aim to develop products that work seamlessly with agents, benefiting from the open-source ecosystem.”
Goose offers flexibility in terms of privacy and security, allowing for deployment on-premises or in virtual private clouds. “There are no calls to our servers; you’re able to host it wherever,” Axen said. This ensures user data is handled securely, which is important for financial companies like Block.
To learn more, including how to install and contribute to Goose, visit its official page.
