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| Field | Lychee | Hurl | goose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal | Universal | Universal, MCP |
| Local support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No | No |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4057 | 19282 | 55847 |
| Last activity | October 26, 2026 | October 17, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| Install complexity | — | Easy; API and CLI knowledge required | MEDIUM |
| Category | Testing, Workflow | Testing, DevOps | Code Review, Multi-Agent, Workflow |
| Best use | For documentation authors and small teams checking references locally or in CI. Start with a specific file and interpret findings; it does not establish complete site or login functionality. | Best for a developer or small team that wants repeatable API checks with explicit conditions stored beside the code. It links request data and identifies failing assertions without repeating manual inspection. It does not replace browser tests or test-environment setup; curl may be enough for a one-off request. | Best for an individual developer or small team that wants an AI agent to complete an inspectable task in a working copy: understand files, make a bounded change, and run a test. Start with manual approval and scope the folder and tools. Do not give it broad access to production or sensitive data. |