Getting Started with the Goose Desktop App



AI Summary

Video Summary: Getting Started with Goose in Under 4 Minutes

  • Objective: Introduce Goose, an open-source AI agent that automates tasks locally on your machine.

  • Download Goose Desktop:

    • Currently available for Mac users.
    • Download process involves expanding a zip file to access the application.
  • Provider Selection:

    • Choose your LLM provider after opening the app.
    • API key entry required when selecting Anthropic or other options.
    • Claude 3.5 is recommended for use.
  • Extensions Overview:

    • Goose features several built-in extensions: Developer, Computer Controller, Memory, JetBrains, Tutorial.
    • Tutorial extension provides insights on creating extensions and Goose’s core capabilities.
  • LLMs Cost and Rate Limits:

    • LLMs may have costs (e.g., Google Gemini has a free tier).
    • Guide available for handling rate limits.
  • Demo:

    • Create a tic-tac-toe game using Goose.
    • Interactive nature allows player vs. bot gameplay.
  • Final Note: For more information, visit block.github.io/goose.