Devtoolwatch BoardOpenCode review
OpenCode is an open source AI coding agent that helps you write and run code in a terminal, desktop app, or IDE extension.
TL;DR
OpenCode is an open source AI coding agent available as a terminal interface, desktop app, and IDE extension. It is for developers who want to choose their model: it includes free models and connects to many LLM providers, including local models. It also supports GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Plus/Pro logins.
- 223.6kGitHub stars
- +2.7knew stars, week of Oct 25
- #19in Coding agents this week
OpenCode at a glance
- Category
- Coding agents
- Maintained by
- Anomaly (organization, @anomalyco on GitHub)
- License
- MIT
- Language
- TypeScript, MDX, CSS
- Repository
- github.com/anomalyco/opencode
- Website
- opencode.ai
- Latest release
- v1.19.4 on GitHub, Oct 22, 2026
- First published
- Apr 30, 2025
What OpenCode does
- OpenCode includes two built-in agents, build and plan, that you switch between with the Tab key.
- OpenCode's plan agent is read-only: it denies file edits by default and asks permission before running bash commands.
- OpenCode provides a general subagent for complex searches and multistep tasks, invoked with @general in messages.
- OpenCode can run multiple agents in parallel on the same project.
- OpenCode connects to LLM providers through Models.dev, including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and local models.
- OpenCode lets you log in with GitHub to use a Copilot account, or with OpenAI to use ChatGPT Plus or Pro.
- OpenCode includes a set of free models you can use without creating an account.
How it works
OpenCode runs as a terminal interface, a desktop app (beta), or an IDE extension. You pick a model from its free set, from Zen, or from another provider such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or xAI, or you connect a local model. The install script places the binary in $HOME/.opencode/bin. Updates are installed through /update instead of automatically.
How to install and start using OpenCode
With the install script
curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/v2/install | bashWith npm
npm i -g @opencode/cli@latestWith Homebrew (macOS and Linux)
brew install anomalyco/tap/opencode-v2Requirements
- OpenCode needs an AI model: the included free models, a Zen account, a provider account, or a local model.
- The OpenCode desktop app runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux.
First steps
- Remove OpenCode versions older than 0.1.x before installing.
- Install OpenCode with the install script or a package manager.
- Choose a free model, or log in with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro, or connect another provider.
- Press Tab to switch between the build agent and the read-only plan agent.
Who OpenCode is for
- Developers who want to choose among many LLM providers or run local models.
- Developers who already pay for GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro and want to use those subscriptions.
- Exploring unfamiliar codebases or planning changes with the read-only plan agent.
- Teams in privacy-sensitive environments, since OpenCode does not store code or context data.
Limitations to know
- OpenCode discontinued session sharing in v1.19.1. Share links, sharing commands, and importing from share URLs no longer work.
- OpenCode stores your data when you use its free models.
- The OpenCode desktop app is in beta.
- OpenCode 1.x installs stay on 1.x. Upgrading to OpenCode 2 requires an explicit opencode upgrade --major or the /update offer.
Is OpenCode growing? Usage data
In the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, OpenCode ranked #34 on the Devtoolwatch Board and #19 in Coding agents, with a momentum score of 80 out of 100.
Show the weekly numbers
| Week of | New stars |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 2.8k |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 2.7k |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 2.2k |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 2.5k |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 2.3k |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1.9k |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.7k |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1.6k |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 1.3k |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3.3k |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5.8k |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2.7k |
On Hacker News
- OpenCode – Open source AI coding agent, 1274 points and 618 comments (Mar 20, 2026)
- Anthropic blocks third-party use of Claude Code subscriptions, 625 points and 513 comments (Jan 9, 2026)
- Anthropic takes legal action against OpenCode, 483 points and 398 comments (Mar 19, 2026)
- Major security regression merged into OpenCode V2, 18 points and 9 comments (Oct 13, 2026)
- OpenCode drops Claude Pro/Max subscription support per Anthropic's legal request, 6 points and 1 comments (Mar 19, 2026)
The Board ranks tools by four signals each week: new stars, new stars for the repo's size, added downloads and download growth beyond the market. How the ranking works.
OpenCode alternatives
Other AI coding agents on the Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum:
| Rank | Tool | Stars | Downloads/wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CindyCindy is an open-source AI agent app for desktop and mobile that combines Claude Code, Codex and Pi across your connected devices. | 8.8k | – |
| #2 | OpenMausBotOpenMausBot is an open-source desktop chat app where each contact is a local Claude, Codex, or Grok CLI agent with its own computer. | 9.6k | – |
| #3 | OrcaOrca is a desktop agent development environment for running Claude Code, Codex, and other CLI coding agents in parallel, each in its own… | 111.7k | – |
| #4 | OpenBotOpenBot is an open-source, self-hosted template for AI coworkers that each get their own browser, files and granted tools, with every… | 9.1k | – |
| #5 | Agent ReachAgent Reach is a Python CLI that lets AI agents search and read platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili and… | 107.2k | – |
| #6 | Skill RecorderSkill Recorder is a desktop app that records your on-screen work session and turns it into a reusable agent Skill or Automation. | 5.6k | – |
Recent OpenCode releases
OpenCode FAQ
Is OpenCode free and open source?
Yes. OpenCode's source code is on GitHub (anomalyco/opencode) under the MIT license, so you can use it for free.
How do I install OpenCode?
Run curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/v2/install | bash. The install section above has the other options from the project's README.
Is OpenCode still maintained?
Yes. The anomalyco/opencode repository was last updated on Oct 25, 2026, and the latest release, v1.19.4 on GitHub, came out on Oct 22, 2026.
How popular is OpenCode?
OpenCode has 223.6k GitHub stars as of Nov 1, 2026. It gained 2.7k new stars in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, against a 12-week average of 2.6k a week. That made it #19 among AI coding agents on the Devtoolwatch Board.
OpenCode vs Claude Code: how do they compare?
OpenCode and Claude Code are both tracked by Devtoolwatch as AI coding agents. OpenCode has 223.6k GitHub stars and Claude Code has 154.1k. Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool that reads your codebase, edits files, runs commands, and handles git workflows through natural language. Claude Code review.
OpenCode vs DeepSeek Harness: how do they compare?
OpenCode and DeepSeek Harness are both tracked by Devtoolwatch as AI coding agents. OpenCode has 223.6k GitHub stars and DeepSeek Harness has 267.4k. DeepSeek Harness (dsh) is an open-source agent harness from DeepSeek AI, built on an everything-is-a-plugin architecture powered by Cordis. DeepSeek Harness review.
What are the best alternatives to OpenCode?
Other AI coding agents on the Devtoolwatch Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum: Cindy (#1), OpenMausBot (#2), Orca (#3), OpenBot (#4), Agent Reach (#5). The alternatives table above has their numbers.
Is OpenCode free to use?
OpenCode is free to use and includes a set of free models that need no account. Connecting other providers may add costs from those providers.
Is OpenCode open source?
OpenCode is open source. Its source code is public on GitHub under the MIT License.
Is OpenCode safe for private code?
OpenCode states that it does not store your code or context data, so it can operate in privacy-sensitive environments. Data is stored only when you use its free models. The plan agent denies file edits by default and asks before running bash commands.
Can OpenCode use local models such as Ollama?
OpenCode supports local models alongside cloud providers available through Models.dev. The sources do not name Ollama specifically.
How do I upgrade OpenCode to version 2?
Run opencode upgrade --major, or use the 2.0 offer in /update. OpenCode 1.x update checks do not offer 2.x builds as regular updates.
Sources
- anomalyco/opencode on GitHub
- OpenCode README
- OpenCode website
- Release v1.19.4 (Oct 22, 2026)
- Release v1.19.3 (Oct 16, 2026)
- Release v1.19.2 (Oct 16, 2026)
- Hacker News: OpenCode – Open source AI coding agent
- Hacker News: Anthropic blocks third-party use of Claude Code subscriptions
- Hacker News: Anthropic takes legal action against OpenCode
- Devtoolwatch Board, the week of Oct 25–31, 2026
OpenCode README badge
Maintainers can show the tool's weekly Board rank in their README:
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