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Build apps and fix code with an ad-supported AI coding agent.
Free usage is funded by ads. Limits and optional paid upgrades apply.

Use an AI assistant to write and edit code.
OpenCode software is MIT-licensed and free. A local model uses your own hardware; paid provider APIs or subscriptions bill separately. Optional OpenCode Go is USD 10/month and Go Plus USD 40/month, with model-specific usage limits.

Minimal terminal coding agent you can fully customize.
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Autonomous coding agents that complete real engineering tasks.
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Open-source AI coding agent for your editor and terminal.
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Coding agent that runs on local and open-weight models.
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General-purpose AI agent for code, workflows, and more.
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AI pair programmer that works inside your terminal.
Aider itself is free software. Paid model providers charge for tokens and usage; compatible local models use your own hardware. Your selected provider determines model cost, context limits and any required API credit.

AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud.
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AI coding agent and CLI for complex terminal workflows.
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AI-powered coding made simple and efficient.
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Run coding agents from your phone, desktop, or terminal.
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Terminal-native AI coding agent built on ZSH.
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Code with Claude, Codex, Gemini, and more in one workspace.
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Terminal coding agent with full model and data control.
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Parallel AI agent workspaces with Git and project context.
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Run Claude Code, Codex, Grok, and more from one app.
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