OpenHands (formerly OpenDevin) is an open-source AI software agent that can write code, run shell commands, browse the web and interact with files. It runs in a sandboxed Docker environment and can be pointed at any task that a human developer could complete at a computer.
Best for
Researchers and developers who want a free, self-hosted autonomous coding agent.
Pros
- Fully open-source and free, running in your own sandboxed Docker environment
- Broad capability — writes code, runs shell commands, browses the web, interacts with files
Cons
- Requires more setup (Docker, configuration) than a hosted commercial tool
- Less polished UX than commercial agents like Devin or Cursor
Tags
open-sourceautonomous-agentdockerterminalbrowserfree
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenHands the same as OpenDevin?
Yes — OpenHands is the renamed continuation of the OpenDevin project.
