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OpenCode
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An open-source coding agent available in the terminal, desktop app, and editor-oriented workflows.
View on GitHub 211.3k stars checked 2026-10-02
- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Technical
- Pricing
- Free software; model or API costs
- License
- MIT
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-10-02
Excellent terminal-first coding choice
It offers a polished interface, broad provider choice, and a strong open-source community without forcing one model vendor.
Who it fits
Developers who prefer terminal workflows and want to choose their own model provider.
Who should skip it
Non-developers or teams that need a fully managed governance layer out of the box.
What you need
- Terminal or desktop app
- Model provider authentication
- Git repository
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