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opencode for Mac

AI coding agent, built for the terminal

Quick answer: opencode is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install opencode. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 35,866 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What opencode is

opencode is a terminal emulator for macOS: AI coding agent, built for the terminal.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install opencode

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install opencode.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install opencode on Mac?

Run brew install opencode in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is opencode open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does opencode run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is opencode?

It was installed 35,866 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #52 in this catalogue.

What version of opencode is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.4.