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Goose v1.3.0 + Qwen Providers (Windows)

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Goose v1.3.0 + Qwen Providers - Windows Release

🎉 Custom Build with Qwen Provider Support

This is a custom build of Goose that includes Qwen provider support for both CLI and desktop environments.

📦 Download Packages

🖥️ Desktop Application - Goose-win32-x64-Qwen.zip (226.6 MB)

  • Main Executable: Goose.exe - Double-click to start the desktop app
  • Features: Full GUI interface with Qwen providers integrated
  • Providers Available: Qwen API (Dashscope), Qwen CLI, Gemini CLI, and all standard providers
  • Installation: Extract and run Goose.exe

💻 CLI Application - goose-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu-Qwen.zip (99.8 MB)

  • Main Executable: goose.exe - Command-line interface
  • Features: All Qwen provider fixes for Windows batch file compatibility
  • Usage: Extract and run goose.exe from command line
  • Installation: Add to PATH or run directly

🚀 Quick Start

Desktop Application

  1. Download Goose-win32-x64-Qwen.zip from Releases
  2. Extract to any folder
  3. Double-click Goose.exe
  4. Go to Settings → Providers to configure Qwen

CLI Application

  1. Download goose-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu-Qwen.zip from Releases
  2. Extract to any folder
  3. Open Command Prompt/PowerShell
  4. Run: .\goose.exe configure to set up providers
  5. Run: .\goose.exe session to start chatting

✨ New Qwen Provider Features

Qwen API Provider (Dashscope)

  • Models: qwen-max, qwen-plus, qwen-turbo
  • Requirements: DASHSCOPE_API_KEY environment variable
  • Usage: Select "Qwen" in provider settings

Qwen CLI Provider

  • Models: qwen-coder-plus, qwen-max
  • Requirements: qwen CLI tool installed (npm install -g qwen)
  • Usage: Select "Qwen CLI" in provider settings
  • Windows Fix: Handles batch file execution correctly

🔧 Windows Compatibility Fixes

This build includes specific fixes for Windows:

  • ✅ Batch File Execution: Proper handling of .cmd files
  • ✅ PATH Separator: Cross-platform path discovery
  • ✅ Lead/Worker Conflicts: Clean provider configuration
  • ✅ Desktop Integration: Both providers visible in GUI

📋 Prerequisites

For Qwen API Provider:

  • DASHSCOPE_API_KEY environment variable set
  • Internet connection for API access

For Qwen CLI Provider:

  • Node.js and npm installed
  • qwen CLI tool: npm install -g qwen
  • QWEN_CODE_COMMAND configured (auto-detected)

🆚 vs Official Release

Feature Official v1.3.1 This Build
Desktop Size 221 MB 290 MB
CLI Size 97.8 MB 106 MB
Qwen API ❌ ✅
Qwen CLI ❌ ✅
Windows CLI Fixes ❌ ✅
All Standard Providers ✅ ✅

🐛 Troubleshooting

Desktop App Won't Start

  • Ensure all files were extracted
  • Run as Administrator if needed
  • Check Windows Defender hasn't quarantined files

CLI Provider Issues

  • Verify qwen CLI installed: qwen --version
  • Check PATH includes npm global packages
  • Use goose configure to set up providers

Provider Not Visible

  • Restart desktop app after CLI configuration
  • Check provider configuration in settings
  • Verify API keys are set correctly

📋 Technical Details

Implementation Changes

  • Windows Batch File Handling: Fixed cmd/bat execution with proper stdin approach
  • Provider Registration: Added Qwen providers to server-side configuration
  • Cross-platform PATH: Handles Windows semicolon separators vs Unix colons
  • Command Length Limits: Uses stdin instead of arguments for large prompts

Provider Architecture

  • Qwen API: Direct REST API integration with Dashscope
  • Qwen CLI: Wrapper around npm qwen package with Windows compatibility
  • Desktop Integration: Server-side provider data served via /agent/providers
  • CLI Integration: Direct provider execution with proper error handling

📄 Source Code

This build is based on:

  • Base: Goose v1.3.0 official release
  • Custom Implementation: Qwen provider integration with Windows compatibility fixes
  • Build Environment: Windows 11 with Rust toolchain

📞 Support

This is a custom build, experimental with zero guarantee. For issues specific to Qwen provider integration:

  1. Check troubleshooting section above
  2. Verify prerequisites are met
  3. Test with official providers first to isolate issues

For general Goose issues, refer to the official Goose repository.

⚡ Ready to use Qwen models with Goose! ⚡

Based on: Goose v1.3.0 official release with Qwen provider enhancements
Build Date: August 15, 2025
Tested On: Windows 11, Windows 10

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