OpenClaude: An Open-Source Multi-Provider Coding-Agent CLI

OpenClaude is an open-source coding-agent command-line interface (CLI) designed to support both cloud and local model providers. It provides a terminal-first workflow incorporating prompts, tools, agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), slash commands, and streaming output across various backends.

Overview and Features

• Multi-Provider Support: Compatible with OpenAI-compatible APIs, Gemini, GitHub Models, Codex OAuth, Ollama, Atomic Chat, and more.
• Tool-Driven Workflows: Includes bash integration, file read/write/edit tools, grep, glob, tasks, and web tools.
• Visual Companion: Features a bundled pixel-art hero companion that responds when messages are submitted.
• VS Code Integration: Includes a bundled extension for launch integration, theme support, and control center features.

Technical Requirements and Setup

• Node.js: Requires Node.js version >=24.22.1 for npm installs and runtime, with Node 26 recommended. Bun is utilized for source builds and local development.
• Configuration: Stores user configurations under `~/.openclaude` and `~/.openclaude.json`. It maintains independence from legacy paths like `~/.claude`.
• Search Backends: Exa serves as the default web search backend, with options to configure alternatives such as Tavily, Brave, Firecrawl, or local Ollama endpoints.

Practical Implications and Verification

Users migrating from older package scopes should remove legacy installations before updating. For verification, users can consult the official GitHub repository and documentation to review setup guides, provider configurations, and contribution guidelines.