I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
GeekWire

‘A new era of software development’: Claude Code has Seattle engineers buzzing as AI coding hits new phase

Caleb John (left), an investor with Pioneer Square Labs, and Lucas Dickey, a longtime entrepreneur, helped host the Claude Code Meetup in Seattle on Thursday. (GeekWire Photos / Taylor Soper) Claude ...
Houston Chronicle

John Whitmire lauds updated ICE report, but continues to block further comment

Just a week after Houston Mayor John Whitmire lauded a New York Times' correction over the status of the city of Houston not leading in ICE arrests, the mayor has been largely unresponsive to local ...
Hosted on MSN

Pourquoi le cerveau évite l’effort et comment le reprogrammer

Le cerveau est naturellement attiré par la facilité et évite l’effort prolongé. Cette vidéo explique comment modifier ces réflexes et associer la difficulté à une forme de satisfaction. L’objectif est ...
PC Magazine

How to Vibe Code: 5 Simple Tips for Using AI to Become a Programmer

With "vibe coding," almost anyone can be a programmer. Just ask an AI to generate code through a ChatGPT-like conversation, and refine the output. This technique is rapidly becoming a popular way for ...
JD Supra

FCC Imposes New Requirements on VoIP Service Providers with Direct Access to Number Blocks, Seeks Comment on Additional Measures

On December 18, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) approved a Third Report and Order (Order) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) modifying certifications ...
Finger Lakes Times

Dove Block Project gets $15,000 state grant, points to increased programming, other highlights in 2025

GENEVA — The Dove Block Project has received $15,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts, which has awarded more than $80.9 million in 2026 funding to arts and culture nonprofits across all 10 ...
The Hacker News

Researchers Find Malicious VS Code, Go, npm, and Rust Packages Stealing Developer Data

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new extensions on Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Marketplace that are designed to infect developer machines with stealer malware. The VS Code ...
World Screen

ROCK Networks, NBCUniversal to Launch Reality Programming Block

Universal DIVA, a new reality TV-branded block from NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC, will launch on ROCK Networks across Asia, showcasing content from Bravo, Oxygen and more. “We are ...
AZ Central

'Worst idea' in town history? Fountain Hills may end public comment at meetings

The proposal follows a resident's threat to sue the town over alleged religious proselytizing by council members and the public. While government bodies are not legally required to offer public ...
The Escapist

Comment obtenir des personnages Héros dans Inazuma Eleven : Victory Road

Le tant attendu Inazuma Eleven : Victory Road est enfin sorti et les fans de Mark Evans, Axel Blaze et les autres vont pouvoir former leur équipe de rêve pour devenir les rois du football. Dans cet ...