# OpenHands

> Open source AI agent platform for software development, executing autonomous tasks across codebases.

- Website: https://www.openhands.dev/?ref=devshelf.io
- DevShelf page: https://devshelf.io/resource/openhands
- Pricing: Freemium
- Tags: Open Source, Self-hosted, AI-powered
- Categories: [Coding Assistants](https://devshelf.io/category/coding-assistants.md), [Agent Frameworks & MCP](https://devshelf.io/category/agent-frameworks-mcp.md)
- Last checked: 2026-11-03

## About

OpenHands is an open source platform designed for running autonomous AI agents that perform end-to-end software engineering tasks. It supports multiple models and local or cloud runtimes to automate workflows such as code review, issue triage, and CI remediation. Built with an extensible SDK, it allows engineering teams to control agent execution environments, integrate with existing development stacks, and handle complex codebases securely.

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