Overview
OpenHands is an open-source AI development platform designed to create autonomous software development agents capable of performing complex programming tasks with minimal human intervention. Developed by All-Hands-AI, the platform leverages large language models to transform how software is conceptualized, written, and maintained.
Key Features
- Full-spectrum development agent capabilities
- Ability to modify code, run terminal commands, and browse web resources
- Support for multiple LLM providers (Claude 3.5 Sonnet recommended)
- Docker-based deployment for easy setup
- Scriptable headless and CLI modes
- Open-source with MIT licensing
- Community-driven development
Use Cases
- Automated code refactoring
- Bug detection and fixing
- Prototype generation
- Technical documentation creation
- Software maintenance and enhancement
- Research and experimental development workflows
Technical Specifications
- Runtime: Docker containerized
- Primary Language: Python
- Model Support: Multiple LLM providers
- Platform: Local workstation deployment
- Interface: Web UI, CLI, Headless mode
- Minimum Requirements: Docker, API key from LLM provider
