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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2026-02-09

22TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5MaintainedSetup · easy

tl;dr

OpenCode is a terminal-based AI coding assistant that reads your code, makes edits, and runs commands through conversation, working with any AI model you choose.

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    What it does
      Terminal AI agent
      Reads code
      Edits files
      Runs commands
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      LSP support
      Client backend split
    Use cases
      Build features
      Debug code
      Terminal workflow
    Audience
      Developers
      Neovim users
    Modes
      Build agent
      Plan agent read only

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Have an AI agent read your codebase and make edits directly from the terminal.

VIBE 2

Use the read-only plan mode to explore unfamiliar code safely before making changes.

VIBE 3

Swap between Claude, OpenAI, Google, or a local model without changing your workflow.

VIBE 4

Debug an issue by describing it to the terminal AI agent and reviewing its proposed fix.

what's the stack?

TypeScript

how it stacks up fr

affaan-m/opencodeaerdelan/housand-domaintoolmatrixalibaba/webmcp-nexus
Stars222222
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2026-02-09
MaintenanceMaintained
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity2/52/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 30min

Requires an API key for at least one supported AI provider, or a local model setup.

in plain english

OpenCode is an AI coding assistant that runs in your terminal. Instead of opening a separate app or web interface, you type commands and have conversations with an AI agent that can read your code, make edits, run bash commands, and help you build features or debug problems, all without leaving the terminal window. The tool works by connecting to an AI model (you can use Claude, OpenAI, Google, or even run a local model) and giving it access to your project files and the ability to execute commands. You describe what you want to build or fix, the AI understands your codebase, suggests changes or makes them directly, and you can review and accept or reject what it proposes. It includes two modes you can toggle between: a "build" agent that has full access for active development, and a "plan" agent that's read-only and asks permission before running commands, useful if you're exploring unfamiliar code and want to be careful. This appeals to developers who live in the terminal and find it disruptive to switch to a web browser or IDE plugin. It's especially useful for people who use Neovim or similar terminal-based editors. You can install it as a command-line tool on macOS, Linux, or Windows via package managers like Homebrew or npm, or as a desktop app if you prefer a graphical interface. The project is fully open source and not locked into any single AI provider or company, so you maintain control over which model you use and how you run it. What makes this project distinct is its focus on the terminal experience and its flexibility. Unlike some competing tools that are tightly integrated with one AI provider, OpenCode lets you swap models in and out as better ones become available or cheaper alternatives emerge. It also includes built-in support for language servers (LSP), which help with code intelligence. The architecture separates the client from the backend, so theoretically you could run the agent on your computer and control it remotely from a phone or web interface in the future.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Install OpenCode via npm and connect it to my Claude API key so I can start a coding session.
prompt 2
Show me how to switch OpenCode from build mode to plan mode so it asks permission before running commands.
prompt 3
Help me configure OpenCode to use a local AI model instead of a cloud provider.
prompt 4
Explain how OpenCode's client-backend architecture would let me control an agent running on another machine.

Frequently asked questions

what is opencode fr?

OpenCode is a terminal-based AI coding assistant that reads your code, makes edits, and runs commands through conversation, working with any AI model you choose.

What language is opencode written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript.

Is opencode actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-02-09).

How hard is opencode to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is opencode for?

Mainly developer.

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