Getting Started with the Goose CLI

Getting Started with the Goose CLI

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Summary of Goose CLI Installation Tutorial

1. Introduction to Goose
   Goose is an open-source AI agent that automates various tasks, available as both a CLI and desktop application.

2. Installation Steps

   • Copy the installation curl command from the quick start page in the docs.
   • Open terminal and paste the command to install Goose and start configuration.

3. Configuration

   • Choose an LLM provider from the list, such as Open Router.
   • Enter your API key.
   • Recommended models: Anthropics Claude 3.5 Sonnet or OpenAI’s GPT-40.
   • To change provider/model, run Goose Configure.
   • To update Goose, use Goose update.

4. Starting a Session

   • Run Goose session.
   • Example task: Ask Goose to create an interactive browser-based tic-tac-toe game in JavaScript.
   • Close session with Control + C.

5. Adding Extensions

   • Extensions enhance Goose’s capabilities.
   • Run Goose configure and select ‘add extension’.
   • Add the built-in “computer controller” extension for general automation tasks.
   • Set timeout to 300 seconds.
   • Resume session with Goose session -r.
   • Instruct Goose to open index.html in a web browser.

6. Conclusion

   • The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore Goose’s documentation for more workflows and tips.