The short version
OpenCode is an open-source, model-neutral AI coding agent.
From the HackerLinks archive
OpenCode
OpenCode is an open-source, model-neutral AI coding agent.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-20
Last seen:2026-06-22
Times seen:2
Website:opencode.ai
Why it caught our attention
The GLM-vs-Opus thread surfaced it as a real-world coding-agent alternative.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-22
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter said they had been using OpenCode, and the discussion shifted into how people mix coding agents with different models.
Original threadGLM 5.2 vs. Opus
2026-05-20
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter said Qwen3.6 with llama.cpp and OpenCode was a great free alternative to Claude Code.
Original threadQwen3.7-Max: The Agent Frontier
Also surfaced in this discussion
Qwen3.7-Max
Qwen3.7-Max: The Agent Frontier
2026-05-20