What is OpenHands?
OpenHands is an open platform for agentic software development. It connects coding agents to a project and an execution environment, with local and managed options for inspecting and automating engineering work.
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Official website: openhands.devWhich OpenHands setup should you use with Docker?
Start with the Agent Canvas installation guide. OpenHands marks the earlier GUI launcher, openhands serve, as legacy. Docker lets the agent work in the project folder you mount, while a direct local install runs the backend with your user account’s permissions.
- Use a test checkout and the guide’s localhost binding. Keep unrelated folders outside the container mount.
- Configure a model, ask for one small edit, then check the Git diff and test output.
Limits to check before you start
- Execution environments need appropriate isolation and credentials.
- Open-source availability does not include free inference or hosting.
What can you use it for?
- Investigate an issue with an inspectable agent run.
- Automate a bounded engineering task.
Who is it for?
- Developers who want control over a coding agent’s model and runtime.
How to use it
- Follow the official quickstart for a test repository.
- Configure model access and runtime permissions.
- Inspect changes and command results before integration.
Core features
- Work with project files in a configured runtime.
- Choose models and local or managed operation.
Benefits
- Work with project files in a configured runtime.
Frequently asked questions
Can OpenHands run locally?
The official platform documents local and managed options.
Is a model account still needed?
Configure the model access required by your chosen setup.
Pricing & plans
Self-managed software and hosted services are distinct. Check the selected model provider, runtime and managed-service terms.
Company & contact information
- Company / team
- OpenHands
- Official documentation
- https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands
Product images
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Sources
Compiled from the linked official pricing and help pages, not a hands-on product test. Check current features, allowances and rights at the source.
- OpenHands — official product documentationhttps://docs.openhands.dev/
- OpenHands — official plans and helphttps://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands
- OpenHands — OpenHands — publisher-provided product or documentation preview; not a hands-on test.https://www.openhands.dev/
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