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.
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ChatGPT’s Code Execution Containers Gain Bash Support and Multi-Language Code

ChatGPT has quietly gained bash support and multi-language capabilities, enabling users to run commands and install packages in containers without official announcements.
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How I Use Claude Code Running on My Mac mini From the iPhone and iPad

Given what we've discussed on AppStories lately, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise that I’ve been using Claude Code on my ...
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GitHub Tool Could Help Classic PS2 Games Run Natively on Today’s PCs

PlayStation 2 fans could soon see native PC ports of classic games thanks to PS2Recomp, an indie tool from GitHub user Ran-J ...
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Master Java Coding: Free Online Practice Exercises to Boost Your Skills

Build your Java skills from the ground up by working on simple tasks and beginner-friendly projects. Challenge yourself with more complex Java problems, including those focused on multithreading and ...