I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free - how it went

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how it worked.

Vybe Guide Launches as the Definitive Open Source Discovery Platform for Vibe Coders and AI-Assisted Developers

New platform indexes over 50,000+ open source projects with daily AI-powered updates, positioning itself as the go-to ...
IEEE

A Novel Framework for Detecting Third-Party Libraries with Mitigation of Deceptive Code Reuse

Abstract: Third-party libraries (TPLs) are indispensable in modern software development. However, their widespread reuse introduces significant security and compliance risks, including the propagation ...
WTEN

‘The Rose Code’ author to speak with Capital Region libraries

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Kate Quinn will speak virtually with several public libraries across the Capital Region this March. The New York Times bestselling author will discuss her upcoming book. Based ...
PC World

Are you still on Windows 10? You should install the latest update

PCWorld highlights the release of KB5073724, Microsoft’s first Windows 10 security update of 2026, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a flaw in WinSqlite3.dll. This update is exclusively ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5074109 Causes Install Errors for Some PCs

The Windows 11 KB5074109 update has already caused trouble for some users, despite introducing features like Secure Boot certificate updates. Beyond the previously reported Azure Virtual Desktop ...