OpenCode Review: Because I Hit Claude Code Usage Limits (Claude Code vs OpenCode vs Codex CLI)

pookie · Beginner ·💻 AI-Assisted Coding ·5mo ago

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Reviews OpenCode and compares it to Claude Code and Codex CLI

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In this OpenCode review, I show you my workflow with this AI programming agent and compare it against other AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex CLI. When doing a claude code vs opencode vs codex cli it becomes clear that opencode has lot of features and benefits such as LSP support, agents, plan mode and model flexibility which codex lacks. While Claude Code also has these features, OpenCode seems to be even more customizable. In this video I show you everything I know from installing opencode to an in depth comparison with other coding agents and give you advice on which is the best cli ai coding agent for you. OpenCode: https://opencode.ai Timestamps: 00:00 - Claude Code usage limits 01:05 - Can OpenCode replace Codex? 02:10 - Exploring OpenCode features (models, tools, skills, agents, commands, lsp servers, ...) 05:50 - Claude Code features overview 11:15 - OpenCode worfklow demo and plan mode comparison 20:30 - Coding a little game with opencode 22:55 - Final advice on opencode vs claude code vs codex #opencode #claudecode #codex #aicoding
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Chapters (7)

Claude Code usage limits
1:05 Can OpenCode replace Codex?
2:10 Exploring OpenCode features (models, tools, skills, agents, commands, lsp serv
5:50 Claude Code features overview
11:15 OpenCode worfklow demo and plan mode comparison
20:30 Coding a little game with opencode
22:55 Final advice on opencode vs claude code vs codex
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