What is it?
What it is
```bash curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash npm i -g opencode-ai@latest # or bun/pnpm/yarn
Why it exists
The open source coding agent.
Who should use it
Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How opencode works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open opencode, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Open source
Documented setup
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active TypeScript ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
# YOLO curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash # Package managers npm i -g opencode-ai@latest # or bun/pnpm/yarn scoop install opencode # Windows choco install opencode # Windows brew install anomalyco/tap/opencode # macOS and Linux (recommended, always up to date) brew install opencode # macOS and Linux (official brew formula, updated less) sudo pacman -S opencode # Arch Linux (Stable) paru -S opencode-bin # Arch Linux (Latest from AUR) mise use -g opencode # Any OS nix run nixpkgs#opencode # or github:anomalyco/opencode for latest dev branch
FAQ
What is opencode?
opencode is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is opencode built with?
Primary language: TypeScript.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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