Coding agent · CLI / Desktop / IDE

Opencode

Opencode is a CLI / Desktop / IDE in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Provider-agnostic TUI/desktop/IDE agent with LSP, free models/BYOK, and optional OpenCode Go (~$10/mo) for curated open coding models (usable with any agent).

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Provider-agnostic TUI/desktop/IDE agent with LSP, free models/BYOK, and optional OpenCode Go (~$10/mo) for curated open coding models (usable with any agent).

Skip if

You need a large commercial support org, Cursor-class GUI polish, or frontier Claude/GPT without Zen/BYOK.

Who it fits

  • Provider-agnostic TUI/desktop/IDE agent with LSP, free models/BYOK, and optional OpenCode Go (~$10/mo) for curated open coding models (usable with any agent).
  • Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Developers who want agent help inside an existing IDE
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Pros

Provider-agnostic open-source agent (TUI, desktop, IDE extension); automatic LSP detection; free models plus BYOK across 75+ providers; OpenCode Go $10/mo or Go Plus $40/mo (higher limits) bundles curated open coding models — usable in OpenCode or any agent via API key.

Cons

Smaller commercial support footprint than Cursor/Claude Code; Go is a curated low-cost lineup (not full frontier Claude/GPT) — Zen pay-as-you-go or BYOK for broader models.

Facts

Locality:
Local-first
Surfaces:
CLI, Desktop, IDE plugin
Maturity:
General availability
BYOK:
Bring your own API key
Open source:
Source available
Free tier:
Free option available
Verified:
Oct 2026

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: SupportedSKILL.md: PartialRules / memory: Project-level agent configuration; AGENTS.md via /init.100% Free (OSS); free models + BYOK; optional OpenCode Go $10/mo or Go Plus $40/mo for bundled open coding models.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Opencode?

Opencode is a CLI / Desktop / IDE covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Provider-agnostic open-source agent (TUI, desktop, IDE extension); automatic LSP detection; free models plus BYOK across 75+ providers; OpenCode Go $10/mo or Go Plus $40/mo (higher limits) bundles curated open coding models — usable in OpenCode or any agent via API key.

Who is Opencode best for?

Provider-agnostic TUI/desktop/IDE agent with LSP, free models/BYOK, and optional OpenCode Go (~$10/mo) for curated open coding models (usable with any agent).

When should I skip Opencode?

You need a large commercial support org, Cursor-class GUI polish, or frontier Claude/GPT without Zen/BYOK.

What are the main trade-offs of Opencode?

Pros: Provider-agnostic open-source agent (TUI, desktop, IDE extension); automatic LSP detection; free models plus BYOK across 75+ providers; OpenCode Go $10/mo or Go Plus $40/mo (higher limits) bundles curated open coding models — usable in OpenCode or any agent via API key. Cons: Smaller commercial support footprint than Cursor/Claude Code; Go is a curated low-cost lineup (not full frontier Claude/GPT) — Zen pay-as-you-go or BYOK for broader models.

Does Opencode support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Supported, SKILL.md as Partial, and rules/memory as Project-level agent configuration; AGENTS.md via /init.. Free options: 100% Free (OSS); free models + BYOK; optional OpenCode Go $10/mo or Go Plus $40/mo for bundled open coding models..

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