OpenCode ek free open-source AI coding agent hai terminal ke liye. Apne codebase ke baare mein chat karo, AI se code edit karwao — sab kuch command line se. Claude, GPT-4o, ya local Ollama models — aap choose karo!
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What is OpenCode?
OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent that runs entirely in your terminal. Built by the open-source community, it brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to the command line — without needing a GUI editor like VS Code or Cursor.
OpenCode can read your codebase, chat about it intelligently, and make edits across multiple files. It supports multiple AI backends including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and even local models via Ollama — giving you full control over which AI you use and the associated costs.
Pros
7- Completely free and open-source (MIT license)
- Works with multiple AI providers (Claude, GPT-4, Ollama)
- Terminal-native — no GUI required
- Can use free local models via Ollama
- Full codebase context awareness
- Active open-source community
- Lightweight and customizable
Disadvantages
4- Requires comfort with terminal usage
- Less polished than commercial tools
- AI quality depends on your chosen provider
- Fewer beginner-friendly guides available
How to Install and Use OpenCode
# Install with npm
npm install -g opencode-ai
# Or with Homebrew (macOS)
brew install opencode
# Start in your project directory
cd /your/project
opencode
# Use with specific model
opencode --model claude-3-5-sonnet
# Use with local Ollama model (free!)
opencode --model ollama/llama3Supported AI Providers
| Provider | Models | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Haiku | API cost |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini | API cost |
| Ollama | Llama 3, Mistral, etc. | Free (local) |
| Groq | Llama 3, Mixtral | Free tier |
| Gemini Flash, Pro | Free tier |
Key Features
- Codebase Chat: Ask questions about your entire project in context.
- AI File Editing: Apply AI edits across multiple files simultaneously.
- Multi-Provider: Swap between Claude, GPT-4o, and local models.
- Conversation History: Maintain context across long coding sessions.
- Diff Review: Review all AI changes before applying them.
- Custom Instructions: Set project-specific AI behavior.
