OpenCode
Open-source AI coding agent for terminal, desktop and phone that works with 200+ model providers.
OpenCode runs in your terminal or desktop app and connects to 200+ providers, including local models.
OpenCode is an open-source coding agent you use from a terminal UI, a desktop app, a phone or an SDK. It suits developers who want to pick their own model and provider instead of being tied to one vendor's agent.
What it is
It installs from a one-line script, npm, Homebrew and other package managers and runs a terminal UI with two built-in agents: build for full-access development work and plan, a read-only agent for exploring code. A general subagent handles complex searches. You choose from 200+ providers through Models.dev, including local models.
Who it's for
It suits developers who are comfortable approving what an agent does in their repo. It does not suit anyone who wants a no-install web tool, and you still pay your chosen model provider unless you use free models.
Key features
Build and plan agents
Switch with Tab between a full-access build agent and a read-only plan agent that asks before running bash.
200+ model providers
Connect to providers via Models.dev, including local models, instead of one fixed vendor.
Terminal, desktop and mobile
A terminal UI, a beta desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux, and a mobile app to steer sessions.
Subagents
A general subagent can be invoked with @general for multistep searches and tasks.
SDK
Drive OpenCode from your own scripts, CI jobs and tools.
Many install routes
curl script, npm, Homebrew, Arch, mise and Nix are all listed in the README.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Model-agnostic: the site says start with free models or bring any of 200+ providers.
- The plan agent is read-only and asks permission before bash, which suits exploring an unfamiliar codebase.
- Works from terminal, desktop app, phone or SDK, so it fits scripts and CI as well as interactive use.
- MIT licence with a very large user base claimed on the site.
Where it falls short
- You must supply model access: free models are limited, and other providers charge through your own account or a subscription.
- The default build agent has full access to your files and commands, so you need to watch what it does.
- The desktop app is labelled BETA in the README.
- The README says to remove versions older than 0.1.x before installing, and the repo's README now points to a different GitHub organisation for builds and brew taps, which can confuse installs.
Pricing & license
OpenCode is free under the MIT license. opencode.ai/go shows an optional Go subscription at $10 per month and Go Plus at $40 per month for access to curated models; otherwise you pay your own model provider.
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FAQ
Is OpenCode tied to one AI provider?
No. The site says it supports 200+ providers through Models.dev, including local models.
What does it cost?
The software is free under MIT. opencode.ai/go shows an optional Go subscription at $10 per month and Go Plus at $40 per month for curated open-weight models.
Can it edit files without asking?
The build agent has full access; the plan agent denies file edits by default and asks before running bash commands.
