Codex CLI vs Goose
Side-by-side comparison with live GitHub signals. Last updated July 10, 2026.
| Metric | Codex CLI | Goose |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 96.9K | 51.0K |
| Contributors | 473 | 450 |
| Last Commit | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Open Issues | 8787 | 284 |
| License | open-source | open-source |
| Pricing | open-source | open-source |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | agents | agents |
| Trending | No | No |
Shared Tags
clicoding-agentterminalopen-source
Only in Codex CLI
openaisandbox
Only in Goose
extensiblemcprust
About Codex CLI
Codex is OpenAI's official lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal. It can write code, fix bugs, execute shell commands, and work across your entire codebase. Uses sandboxed execution for safety and supports multi-turn conversations with full project context.
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Goose is Block's open-source AI agent that automates coding tasks from your terminal. It features an extensible toolkit system where you can add custom capabilities, MCP server integration, multi-model support, and the ability to execute shell commands, edit files, and browse the web. Built in Rust for performance.
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