What is OpenCode?
OpenCode is the standout open-source AI coding tool of 2026. Terminal-native with a polished TUI, deep LSP integration, multi-session parallel agents, and support for 75+ LLM providers — including local models via Ollama. Zero licensing fees, no usage caps on the tool itself.
Quick start
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npm install -g opencode-ai 2
Set your LLM provider API key (or use Ollama for free)
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Run: opencode in any project directory
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Use /model to switch between 75+ providers
Use cases
→AI-assisted coding in terminal
→Multi-file code generation
→Parallel agent tasks
→Local model coding
Compatible models
Works with any: OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama local models, Gemini, etc.
Why this matters for India
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Use with free local models via Ollama — a full Cursor-like experience at zero cost.