OpenHands
OpenHands/OpenHands
Open-source AI software-development agent that can plan and edit codebases (formerly OpenDevin). GitHub: OpenHands/OpenHands (~84k stars).
GitHub repository
Overview
OpenHands is the open-source project at OpenHands/OpenHands on GitHub (https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands). Open-source AI software-development agent that can plan and edit codebases (formerly OpenDevin). Category on LimeDock: ai-powered. Approximate community size: ~84k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands GitHub path: OpenHands/OpenHands
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** You want an open coding agent you can self-host and inspect.
1. Follow OpenHands install docs. 2. Point it at a sample repo with limited permissions. 3. Give a small issue; review the diff like a junior PR.
Example prompts
- “Run OpenHands on this good-first-issue.”
- “OpenHands vs Claude Code for our team?”
- “Sandboxing checklist for coding agents.”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate OpenHands/OpenHands for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to OpenHands with a shared checklist
- Compare OpenHands against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- Runtime/sandbox
- LLM keys
- Code review process
Tips
- Always review diffs.
- Least-privilege tokens only.