An open-source AI agent
that lives in your terminal

Co-evolving with Qwen3-Coder. Understand large codebases, automate tedious work, and ship faster.

npm i @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest -g
Qwen3-Coder
VS Code
Docker
TypeScript

Use Qwen Code where you work

Interactive Mode

Launch a rich terminal UI to chat with your codebase. Use @ to reference files and symbols, helping you understand and edit code in real-time.

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Ecosystem

Why Choose Qwen Code?

Powered by Qwen3-Coder. Multi-agent workflows. 2,000 free requests/day. IDE-ready.

Co-evolving with Qwen3-Coder

Deep integration with Qwen3-Coder models, providing superior code understanding and generation capabilities specifically for large-scale projects.

Advantage 01

Agentic Workflow

Built-in support for Skills, SubAgents, and Plan Mode. Orchestrate multiple agents to handle complex refactoring and feature development.

Advantage 02

OAuth Free Tier

Sign in with Qwen OAuth to get 2,000 free requests per day. No credit card required, perfect for individual developers and small teams.

Advantage 03

IDE Friendly

While terminal-first, Qwen Code optionally integrates with VS Code, Zed, and JetBrains IDEs to fit perfectly into your existing environment.

Advantage 04

The Open Alternative to Claude Code

Qwen Code provides a similar agentic experience with more freedom, compatibility, and a generous free tier.

Feature
Qwen Code
Claude Code
Core Features
Subagents
Skills
Approval Mode
Interactive REPL
File System Tools
Shell / Bash Tools
Web Search & Fetch
MCP Support
Cost & Access
Free Tier
2000/day
OpenAI Compatible
limited
Open Source

* Comparison based on public documentation as of Jan 2026.

Code Your Way

Casual exploration, serious development, or everyday assistance — whatever your workflow, Qwen Code adapts to you.

Vibe Coding

Interactive terminal experience. Chat-style coding that turns inspiration into code instantly, making coding feel natural and intuitive.

Serious Coding

Deep integration with development workflows. Supports VS Code/Zed plugins and Headless mode, handling production challenges from complex refactoring to CI automation with confidence.

Personal Assistant

All-around tech partner. Beyond code generation, it's your technical encyclopedia. Write articles, create presentations, draw charts, troubleshoot complex issues - it excels at everything!

Ready to ship
faster than ever?

Join the open-source movement. Experience the power of Qwen3-Coder in your terminal today.

15k+GitHub Stars
2k+Daily Users
2000Free Requests
100%Open Source