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OpenCode
The open source AI coding agent — write code in your terminal, IDE, or desktop with free models included or any provider.
💲 Open source; free models included. Optional Zen pay-as-you-go model access. Source: opencode.ai (checked Oct 15, 2026).
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Open source and provider-agnostic
- Multi-session parallel agents
- Runs in terminal, desktop and web
👎 Cons
- You manage model keys/costs
- Fast-moving — breaking changes between majors
Latest release
OpenCode 2.0
Complete rewrite with a unified server, code execution mode, background sub-agents and a rebuilt plugin system. Source ↗
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