OpenHands

Open-source platform with GUI, CLI, SDK, and enterprise controls for software engineering agents.

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Overview

OpenHands is an open-source platform for software engineering agents. Developers can run interactive agent sessions through its GUI or CLI, embed agentic development with the SDK, or use enterprise deployment options. The enterprise controls are designed to keep control over models, data, access, and auditability. OpenHands also provides a hosted cloud and documentation for running agents across engineering workflows.

Key features

  • Interactive GUI sessions
  • Terminal-native CLI
  • SDK for embedding agentic development
  • Enterprise deployment options
  • Model and data controls
  • Access and auditability controls
  • Hosted cloud option

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Last updated 2026-09-16