Opencode: Code 10x Faster with AI in Your Terminal

OpenCode transforms your terminal into an AI-native workspace where coding, debugging and refactoring happen seamlessly in the shell. Eliminate disruptive context switches and browser tabs with lightning-fast, terminal-native AI responses. 

Maintain full control while the AI handles grunt work, turning chaotic sessions into streamlined workflows. From messy code to polished solutions instantly. With OpenCode, evolve from writing code to orchestrating it like a pro.

AI Flow:

• Traditional + AI Chat: ChatGPT browser - copy-paste - shell
• OpenCode: In-terminal TUI. Streamlined. Trusted flow (opencode, GitHub)

Auto-LSP Awareness:

• Traditional + AI Chat: Manual config
• OpenCode: Auto-loads LSP based on project context

Session Persistence:

• Traditional + AI Chat: Ephemeral, lost across restarts
• OpenCode: SQLite-backed sessions persist between uses

Patch Approval Flow:

• Traditional + AI Chat: Blind coding; no review flow
• OpenCode: Diff-first: review before applying. Safer commits

Model Variety:

• Traditional + AI Chat: Vendor-bound (e.g., OpenAI only)
• OpenCode: 75+ providers via Models.dev, incl. local

Licensing & Community:

• Traditional + AI Chat: Often closed source
• OpenCode: MIT license, 13.2k stars, 750 forks, 97 contributors

• 13.2k GitHub stars, 750 forks, 204 releases, 97 contributors as of Jul 17, 2025
• MIT license – fully open source, community-driven contributions
• v0.3.17 released Jul 16, 2025, active release cadence
• Reddit verdict: “It appears to be much superior than Claude Code and Gemini CLI.” (Reddit)

• Core Languages: Go (CLI + Bubble Tea TUI), TypeScript for tooling server/dev utilities
• Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows (via WSL); Windows binary available via Releases
• LLM Support: Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, Groq, Azure OpenAI, OpenRouter, local via Models.dev
• Terminal UI: Native, themeable TUI built with Bubble Tea
• Session Management: SQLite DB storing sessions/chats; multi-session support
• LSP Integration: Auto-loads relevant LSPs for smarter AI context awareness
• Patching Model: AI-generated diffs presented for approval before apply
• Auto-Summarization: Auto-compact conversations at ~95% token threshold
• Config & Env Vars: .opencode.json, env overrides; control providers/models, themes, shell overrides
• Extensible Design: Client/server splitting, supports future mobile/web frontends

Prompt: opencode run "Explain awk usage"

• OpenCode Behavior: Opens TUI view with code examples, syntax guide, file invocations, clean contextual output

Prompt: opencode fix tests

• OpenCode Behavior: Applies AI-recommended patch - runs go test - shows unified diff - awaits approval - commits only on confirmation

Prompt: opencode new

• OpenCode Behavior: Bootstraps a fresh session; history saved into SQLite

Prompt: Near context limit

• OpenCode Behavior: Auto-trigger summarisation - spawns new session & inserts compact summary to maintain performance

Prompt: opencode auth login

• OpenCode Behavior: Interactive provider login flow; store tokens in ~/.local/share/opencode/auth.json (opencode)

Prompt: Multi-agent mode

• OpenCode BehaviorRun separate agent sessions concurrently in the same project

OpenCode thrives in an active open‑source ecosystem:

• Repository: [sst/opencode] – 13.2k stars, 750 forks, 97 contributors (YouTube)

• Discussion channels: GitHub Discussions, Hacker News threads (319 points), active Reddit chat
• Open contribution model: While base features are core-governed, community contributions to bugfixes, provider support and LLM tuning are welcome

1. Quick install

2. Alternative installs

3. Set API keys / Login

4. Launch your session

System Requirements:

Go ≥ 1.24 (for dev), Node/Bun ≥ latest (for tooling), SQLite, terminal emulator, 4 GB+ RAM.

v0.1.0:

• Feb 2025
• Initial launch introducing CLI + Bubble-Tea TUI, basic LSP integration and session support, foundation of the terminal-first AI workflow. (Go Packages)

v0.2.5:

• Apr 2025
• Added multi-session support, SQLite session persistence and shareable session links, boosting collaboration and stateful coding.

v0.3.12:

• Jul 16, 2025 (early)
• Introduced /export command to push session logs into an external editor, small-model title generation, custom Gemini/Anthropic prompt support.

v0.3.16:

• Jul 16, 2025 (mid),
•  Refined TUI: expanded quitting options, filtered severity-1 diagnostics only, enhanced scroll performance.

v0.3.17:

• Jul 16, 2025 (latest),
• Latest release added even faster scroll, improved editor invocation in TUI, removed deprecated bundled binary (opencode).

Q1. Is OpenCode production-ready?

Beta-stage but solid, patch previews and diff controls ensure safe usage in daily workflows.

Q2. Which AI models can I use?

Includes all major providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Bedrock, Groq, Azure) plus local via Models.dev

Q3. How are code changes managed?

AI suggests diffs. You review before applying, zero silent commits.

Q4. Can I run offline models?

Yes, configure Ollama, LM Studio, or other local endpoints via config/env.

Q5. Does it modify my shell config?

No. It works as subprocess. Your .bashrc or .zshrc remains untouched.

Q6. How do I contribute?

PRs accepted for bug fixes, provider improvements and documentation. MIT license. Feature proposals go through design review.

Try OpenCode Today

Run: curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash

• Star sst/opencode on GitHub Join Discord, HN and Reddit communities for tips, templates and peer support

Level up your developer workflow, stay in flow, code smarter, ship cleaner code. OpenCode is the AI-powered terminal ally you’ve been waiting for.

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