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If you're looking for a fully open source, LLM-agnostic alternative to Claude Code and Gemini CLI, check out OpenHands: https://docs.all-hands.dev/usage/how-to/cli-mode


Or aider. In any case, while top llms will likely remain proprietary for some time, there is no reason for these tools to be closed source or tied to a particular llm vendor.


I've had a good experience with https://kilocode.ai

It integrates with VS Code, which suits my workflow better. And buying credits through them (at cost) means I can use any model I want without juggling top-ups across several different billing profiles.


Can it use Claude sub or Gemini free tier the same way Gemini CLI does?


How does its CLI mode compare to Claude Code and Gemini CLI?


opencode.ai




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