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# Crush

[03 cli-agent](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/cli-agent)/[Charm](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/charm)/ACTIVE

Crush is Charm's open-source terminal coding agent — multi-model sessions that can switch providers mid-session, LSP-enhanced context, MCP support, and a polished TUI on every major platform.

-   [File editing](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/file-edits)
-   [Repo context](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/repo-context)
-   [Shell access](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/shell)
-   [MCP tools](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/mcp)
-   [Model routing](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/model-routing)

SEC.01

## What it does

-   01Multi-model, mid-session switch
-   02LSP-enhanced context
-   03MCP (http, stdio, sse)
-   04Session management
-   05Catwalk model database
-   06macOS, Linux, Windows, BSDs

SEC.02

## Who it's for

Terminal-native developers who want a model-agnostic OSS agent with a well-crafted TUI.

PRICING

## Pricing

Free OSS (FSL-1.1-MIT); BYO provider keys. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

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[Aider Community / OSS · cli-agent caution cli · local · Free (OSS) + your model API costs](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/aider)

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FAQ

## Frequently asked

### What is Crush?

Crush is Charm's open-source terminal coding agent — multi-model sessions that can switch providers mid-session, LSP-enhanced context, MCP support, and a polished TUI on every major platform.

### Who is Crush for?

Terminal-native developers who want a model-agnostic OSS agent with a well-crafted TUI.

### How much does Crush cost?

Free OSS (FSL-1.1-MIT); BYO provider keys. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

### Does Crush run locally or in the cloud?

Crush runs locally on your machine. Its interfaces are a terminal (CLI).

### What are alternatives to Crush?

Other CLI agent entries in the catalog: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Aider, Amp, OpenCode, OpenHands, Goose, Gemini CLI, Warp, Muse Code, Grok Build, Kimi Code, Qwen Code, Mistral Vibe. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the CLI & terminal agents category page for tradeoffs.

Spec sheet

**Name**: Crush

**Vendor**: [Charm](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/charm)

**Category**: [CLI & terminal agents](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/cli-agent)

**Interfaces**: cli

**Hosting**: local

**Pricing**: Free OSS (FSL-1.1-MIT); BYO provider keys

**Status**: actively maintained

**Integrates**: -   [GitHub](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/github)
-   [MCP servers](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/mcp-servers)

**Speaks**: -   [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://www.agentlist.io/transports/mcp)

**Record ID**: `sys://charm/crush`

**Verified**: [2026-09-25](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog)

Sources

-   [↗ charm.land](https://charm.land/)
-   [↗ github.com/charmbracelet/crush](https://github.com/charmbracelet/crush)

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