OpenHands
Open platform for autonomous software development agents.
- Stars
- 90.9K
- Forks
- 12.1K
- Open issues
- 1K
- Last commit
- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is OpenHands?
OpenHands (formerly OpenDevin) runs coding agents in sandboxed Docker containers where they can write code, run commands and browse the web to resolve issues end-to-end.
Key features
- Sandboxed agent runtime
- Web UI and CLI
- GitHub issue resolution
- Any model provider
System requirements
- Platforms
- Docker · Linux · macOS · Windows
- Notes
- Docker required (WSL2 on Windows).
How to install OpenHands
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Docker
- 1Run the docker command from the README; it mounts the Docker socket so the agent can start sandboxes, then open http://localhost:3000.
Strengths
- Fully autonomous workflows
- Strong benchmark results
Limitations
- Docker socket access is a security consideration
OpenHands alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenHands Open platform for autonomous software development agents. | 90.9K | MIT | — | |
| Cline Autonomous coding agent inside VS Code that asks before it acts. | 70.3K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Aider AI pair programming in your terminal, with automatic git commits. | 49.6K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Open Interpreter A natural-language interface that runs code on your computer. | 68.6K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Continue Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. | 36.2K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Roo Code A team of AI coding agents in your editor, with custom modes. | 24.3K | Apache-2.0 | — |
FAQ
Is OpenHands free?
Yes — OpenHands is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does OpenHands run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
OpenHands supports: Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows.
How do I install OpenHands?
1. Run the docker command from the README; it mounts the Docker socket so the agent can start sandboxes, then open http://localhost:3000.
What are the best OpenHands alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Cline, Aider, Open Interpreter, Continue. See the comparison table on this page.