Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Open-source command-line tool for AI pair programming that edits code in your local git repository.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Making multi-file code changes from natural-language requests
- Refactoring or extending an existing codebase from the terminal
- Pair programming with local or hosted models without leaving the CLI
Pricing: Aider is free and open source (Apache-2.0); the only cost is API usage for the LLM you connect, or nothing when using a local model.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-10.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Agentic coding tool from Sourcegraph that runs locally or in remote orbs, writing and shipping code from the terminal, editors, web, and phone.
Paid
Use cases
- Delegating multi-file coding tasks from the terminal, editor, or phone
- Running parallel agents in remote orbs without local worktrees
- Replacing an individual Cody workflow with an agentic tool
Pricing: Amp is sold as paid Megawatt ($20/month) and Gigawatt ($200/month) subscriptions that include agent usage and orb hours, or as unconstrained usage billing. Individual Cody Free and Pro plans ended in 2025.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-09.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Anthropic's agentic coding tool that works in the terminal, editing files, running commands, and completing tasks across a codebase.
Paid
Use cases
- Implementing features and bug fixes end to end from the terminal
- Large refactors that span many files
- Automating repetitive engineering chores in CI or scripts
Pricing: Claude Code is included with Claude paid plans and is also available through usage-priced API access.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-09.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
AI-powered code editor that provides autocompletion, chat, and codebase-aware edits for software development.
Freemium
Use cases
- Refactoring and multi-file changes in existing projects
- Generating new features from natural-language instructions
- Understanding unfamiliar codebases through codebase-aware chat
Pricing: Checked 2026-11-02: Free; Plus USD 8/month; Premium 30; Super 100; Ultra 200. Teams starts at USD 30 per seat/month. Plus excludes third-party models. Individual Premium, Super and Ultra bill third-party models at API list prices; Teams and Enterprise may add a Cursor Token Rate for eligible models. Prices exclude tax; annual billing is separate.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-02.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Google's open-source terminal agent that brings Gemini models to the command line for coding, research, and task automation.
Open (open weights/source) Apache-2.0
Use cases
- Coding and debugging from the terminal
- Automating shell and file tasks
- Research and Q&A in the command line
Pricing: Free with generous limits for individual Google accounts; higher usage is available through paid Google AI and API plans.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-10.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Open-source coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal, with optional hosted model access and team services.
Open (open weights/source) MIT
Use cases
- Implement changes inside an existing repository from an editor
- Investigate bugs using code context and terminal tools
- Use a chosen hosted provider or local model with one coding interface
Pricing: The individual coding software is free and MIT-licensed. Teams platform access is listed at USD 15 per user per month. Model inference and cloud compute are billed separately; bringing your own key still leaves provider costs. Optional Kilo Pass credit subscriptions start at USD 19 per month.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-02.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Meta's terminal-native coding agent, now generally available, that plans, edits, and coordinates multi-agent engineering work with Muse Spark models.
Paid
Use cases
- Implementing features and fixes from the terminal with a Meta-hosted model
- Coordinating parallel subagents on large engineering tasks
- Embedding Muse Code sessions in custom tools via the SDK
Pricing: Muse Code is billed through Meta Model API usage, with monthly subscription plans that include more affordable Muse Spark usage than pay-as-you-go pricing.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-10-09.
Related: shares the task Running an agent from the terminal, Editing an existing codebase
Open-source coding agent with terminal, desktop and web interfaces, supporting hosted and local model providers.
Open (open weights/source) MIT
Use cases
- Explore an unfamiliar repository before changing it
- Implement or refactor code while choosing the model provider
- Integrate coding-agent sessions into developer tooling
Pricing: The core software is free under MIT. The vendor advertises some free model options and optional paid model services; external provider usage or subscriptions can cost extra. Software access does not include unlimited paid-model inference.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-02.