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Coding Agents
Tier 4
opencode (opencode-ai)
Summary
The earlier Go-based terminal AI coding agent under the opencode-ai org (the lineage that preceded/paralleled sst/opencode). Useful for comparing two takes on the same terminal-agent product shape.
Key Takeaways
- Two implementations of one product shape reveal which choices are essential
Reliability Note
Repository is part of a split/renamed lineage; check both orgs for current development.
Flows informed by this source
1Agent Architecture
From CLI Harness to Product
Grow a working agent loop into a product: sessions, config, resumability, and the packaging polish the successful terminal agents share.
01Implement persistent sessions
02Build true resume
03Layer the configuration system
+2 more steps to Done
Best forbuilders who have shipped a basic app before
5 steps90-150 minutesIntermediate