What it does
OpenClaude is a coding assistant you run in a terminal window. It can read and edit files, run commands and use add-on tools to help with programming tasks.
Instead of being tied to one AI company, it works with OpenAI-style services, Gemini, GitHub Models, Ollama and others. A built-in setup command walks you through choosing a provider.
Who it's for
Programmers who want a terminal coding assistant and freedom to pick their AI model.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Installed with npm and used from the command line. 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.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Start OpenClaude in your terminal.
- Use its provider setup to choose a cloud or local AI model.
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.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- More on staying safe