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Best open-source AI coding tools

Open-source tools let you see the code, run things locally, and pick your own model. Every tool here is described as open source in its DreamBuilds listing.

6 tools. Ordered by how directly each listing matches this job, judged from its DreamBuilds description. This is an editorial order, not a benchmark or a test result.

  1. Aider

    Open-source pair programmer in the terminal. You bring your own model key.

    FreeOfficial site

  2. Cline

    Open-source coding agent for VS Code. You bring your own model key.

    Runs inside VS Code.

    FreeOfficial site

  3. OpenCode

    Open-source coding agent for the terminal, a desktop app, and IDE extensions. Free models are included, or you can connect models from other providers.

    FreeOfficial site

  4. Goose

    Open-source coding agent from Block. You bring your own model key.

    FreeOfficial site

  5. OpenHands

    Open-source coding agent you can run locally. A hosted cloud version is also available.

    Run it locally, or use the hosted cloud version.

    FreemiumOfficial site

  6. Zed

    Open-source code editor. The editor is free; hosted AI is a paid plan, or you can connect your own API key.

    The editor is free; hosted AI is a paid plan or your own API key.

    FreemiumOfficial site

FAQ

Which open-source coding agent works in VS Code?
Cline is listed as an open-source coding agent for VS Code.
Can I run an open-source coding agent locally?
OpenHands is listed as an open-source agent you can run locally, with a hosted cloud version also available.
Is Roomote open source?
Its listing calls it source-available, not open source, so it is not on this list. Self-hosting is free for up to 10 users.

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