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OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)

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Full-featured open-source AI software engineer

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Overview

OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin) is a free AI agent on OpenRuna. Full-featured open-source AI software engineer

What this agent does

"OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)" packages a proven AI agent so you can skip the trial-and-error of writing one from scratch. Full-featured open-source AI software engineer OpenRuna cross-links it to related prompts, agents, and tools, which makes assembling a full workflow around it straightforward. Open a new conversation and paste it in, wire it into an agent, or keep it in your team's prompt library.

Use cases

  • Use "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)" when you need a repeatable AI agent for professional work without rewriting instructions every time.
  • Keep it in a shared library as the canonical version of this AI agent for your organisation.
  • Fork it as a baseline and layer in your own project context, constraints, and examples.
  • Reach for it during planning or review sessions when you want consistent, AI-assisted structure.

Example output

Ask the model to apply "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)" to your scenario and it returns a structured answer — clear sections, actionable steps, and assumptions stated upfront — ready to paste into docs, tickets, or code comments. A short follow-up turn usually tightens the result to exactly what you need.

Tips by platform

Claude

Claude works best when you paste this AI agent up front and ask it to outline its plan before writing. Use the artifact panel to refine structured output turn by turn.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a fresh chat and paste this AI agent verbatim, then follow up with "apply this to [your context]." Pick a current GPT model for coding or reasoning tasks.

Cursor

In Cursor, lift the key instructions from this AI agent into .cursorrules or a SKILL.md file, then reference it in Agent mode with @ mentions. Keep the title in a comment so teammates can find it on OpenRuna.

Frequently asked questions

What is "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)"?
It is a AI agent listed on OpenRuna — Full-featured open-source AI software engineer You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or any other AI assistant.
Is "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)" free to use?
Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license shown on this page before commercial use; premium collections are clearly marked as such.
How do I get the best results from this AI agent?
Replace any placeholders, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm its assumptions first. Iterate over 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Does "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)" work with both Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes — it is model-agnostic text, so it runs on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. The tips on this page cover each of those assistants specifically.
Where can I find resources related to "OpenHands (ex-OpenDevin)"?
Scroll to the Related resources section on this page, or open the matching category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in the same topic area.

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