What OpenCode is
OpenCode is an open source AI programming agent. It works through conversation in the terminal, IDE or desktop, writes and modifies code, debugs problems, loads language server protocol tooling, understands project structure and dependencies, and lets several sessions work on the same codebase in parallel.
It supports multiple and local models, offers session sharing for collaborative debugging, and states a privacy-first posture of not storing code and context data.
What you can do with it
- Add features with agent assistance
- Refactor across a real project
- Debug with project context attached
- Use a local model for sensitive work
Who it is for
- Programmers and open source developers
- Engineering teams valuing local control
- Users who want model choice
What to watch out for
- Agent changes still need review and tests before merging
- The privacy claim covers the tool's own storage; your model provider still sees what you send unless you run locally
- Parallel sessions can conflict without clear boundaries
- Confirm current editor and model support
Pros & cons
✓ What we like
- Open source with local model option
- Real project understanding
- Parallel sessions
! What to watch out for
- Changes need review
- Model provider still sees prompts unless local
- Session conflicts possible
FAQ
What is it suited to?
Development, refactoring and troubleshooting inside a real project codebase.
Is it private?
The tool states it does not store your code, but model providers still receive prompts unless you run a local model.
Can I use my own model?
Yes. Multiple models including local ones are supported.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17
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