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Open Interpreter

An AI coding assistant for your terminal, tuned to get good results from lower-cost AI models.

What it does

Open Interpreter is an AI coding agent: you describe what you want in plain language, and it writes code, runs commands and edits files for you in your terminal (the text-based command window).

This version is built on OpenAI's Codex and focuses on getting the best from cheaper, openly available models such as Kimi and DeepSeek. It does this by copying the "harness", the set of instructions and tools, that each model's makers recommend. You can switch models and harnesses as you go.

It runs commands inside a sandbox (a fenced-off area) on Mac, Linux and Windows, works in code editors that support the Agent Client Protocol, and includes a skill for testing websites and apps. The original Python version of the project lives on as a separate community-maintained fork.

Who it's for

Programmers who want an AI coding helper that works well with low-cost or open models.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Installed with one command and used from the terminal; you also need an account with an AI model provider. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Runs on
Mac, Linux, Windows
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Install Open Interpreter with the installer for your system.
  2. Start a session from your terminal.
  3. Choose an AI provider and model, then describe the task you want done.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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