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Best AI coding agents for the terminal

If you live in a terminal, these agents take a task and work on your repository from the command line. Each one's DreamBuilds listing names the terminal or command line.

5 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. Claude Code

    Anthropic's coding agent for the terminal and supported editors. It is not included in Claude's free plan.

    PaidOfficial site

  2. Codex

    OpenAI's coding agent for the terminal, an editor extension, and ChatGPT. The free ChatGPT plan includes limited Codex access.

    FreemiumOfficial site

  3. Aider

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

    Free and open source. You bring your own model key.

    FreeOfficial site

  4. 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.

    Free models are included, or connect models from other providers.

    FreeOfficial site

  5. Muse Code

    Meta's command-line coding agent for macOS and Windows, built on its Muse models. Several agents work on each task, and plans start at $5 a month.

    Several agents work on each task. Plans start at $5 a month.

    PaidOfficial site

FAQ

Which terminal coding agents are free?
Aider and OpenCode are listed as Free on DreamBuilds, and the free ChatGPT plan includes limited Codex access.
Is Claude Code free?
No. Its DreamBuilds listing says it is not included in Claude's free plan.
Can I use my own API key?
Aider works with your own model key, and OpenCode includes free models or can connect models from other providers.

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