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OpenHands

Open-source autonomous AI software developer capable of modifying code and executing shell tasks.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars38.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Code GenerationAutonomous AgentDocker SandboxDeveloper ToolsAi Software Engineer
Overview

Why consider OpenHands?

OpenHands (formerly OpenDevin) is an open-source autonomous AI software engineering platform written in Python and React. It operates within sandboxed Docker containers, reading terminal outputs, debugging stack traces, writing git commits, and solving complex GitHub issues independently.

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Learn OpenHands by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OpenHands

OpenHands runs autonomous coding loops inside isolated Docker sandboxes to resolve software development tasks.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -it --pull=always -e SANDBOX_USER_ID=$(id -u) -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -p 3000:3000 ghcr.io/all-hands-ai/openhands:latest

OpenHands is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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OpenHands FAQs

OpenHands is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenHands is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenHands is listed as an alternative to Devin. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.