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OpenHands
OpenHands
A software-development agent platform that can run locally, in Docker, on VMs, or through managed infrastructure.
View on GitHub 89.8k stars checked 2026-10-02
- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Technical
- Pricing
- Free self-hosting; cloud plans available
- License
- MIT
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-10-02
Strong for delegated development tasks
It provides a visual workspace, isolated execution options, and a long-running open-source development community.
Who it fits
Developers delegating defined issues who can review patches and manage sandbox permissions.
Who should skip it
Users unwilling to run Docker or expose a repository to an autonomous development agent.
What you need
- Node.js 22.12+ or Docker
- Model provider
- Repository and sandbox
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