Goose is a CLI / Agent covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Extensible via Model Context Protocol; supports subagent recipes; runs locally for privacy.

Does Goose support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Supported, SKILL.md as Supported, and rules/memory as Local MCP-based session memory.. Free options: 100% Free (Open-source, BYOK)..

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Goose

Goose is a CLI / Agent in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Local-first, MCP-extensible CLI agents with recipes and strong privacy (Block’s open Goose).

Last updated 19 October 2026

Best for

Local-first, MCP-extensible CLI agents with recipes and strong privacy (Block’s open Goose).

Skip if

You want a polished GUI IDE or zero-config cloud agents without BYOK.

Who it fits

Local-first, MCP-extensible CLI agents with recipes and strong privacy (Block’s open Goose).
Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git

Pros

Extensible via Model Context Protocol; supports subagent recipes; runs locally for privacy.

Cons

CLI-only interface requires manual configuration and a learning curve.

Facts

Locality:: Local-first
Surfaces:: CLI
Maturity:: General availability
BYOK:: Bring your own API key
Open source:: Source available
Free tier:: Free option available
MCP:: Model Context Protocol support

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: SupportedSKILL.md: SupportedRules / memory: Local MCP-based session memory.100% Free (Open-source, BYOK).

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Frequently asked questions

What is Goose?: Goose is a CLI / Agent covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Extensible via Model Context Protocol; supports subagent recipes; runs locally for privacy.
Who is Goose best for?: Local-first, MCP-extensible CLI agents with recipes and strong privacy (Block’s open Goose).
When should I skip Goose?: You want a polished GUI IDE or zero-config cloud agents without BYOK.
What are the main trade-offs of Goose?: Pros: Extensible via Model Context Protocol; supports subagent recipes; runs locally for privacy. Cons: CLI-only interface requires manual configuration and a learning curve.
Does Goose support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?: This card lists AGENTS.md as Supported, SKILL.md as Supported, and rules/memory as Local MCP-based session memory.. Free options: 100% Free (Open-source, BYOK)..

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