Open Interpreter
Coding agentsOpen Interpreter
Open Interpreter is an open-source terminal coding agent, a fork of OpenAI's Codex, tuned to get the most out of low-cost open models.
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Terminal
- Open models
- ACP compatible
At a glance
Open Interpreter is in the directory but not on our ranked shortlists, and we have no traction figure for it yet.
Key facts
As of Nov 12, 2026
- Who it's for
- Developers running Kimi, GLM, Qwen or DeepSeek models who want a Codex-style terminal agent that emulates their harnesses.
- What does it do?
- A coding agent optimized for low-cost models. It is a fork of OpenAI's Codex that can emulate other agent harnesses (Claude Code, Kimi Code, Qwen Code, SWE-agent and more) with a /harness switch.
- What does it cost?
- Free and open source under Apache-2.0. You pay the model provider you connect.
- Where does it run?
- In your terminal on macOS, Linux and Windows, installed with a shell or PowerShell script. It also runs inside ACP-compatible editors through interpreter acp.
- Which models and clients does it work with?
- Open models such as Kimi K3 and GLM, plus other providers through its setup guides. It works with ACP editors and the Codex SDK through a one-line binary override.
- Who makes it?
- openinterpreter, a GitHub organization. Apache-2.0.
Common questions
What is Open Interpreter?
Open Interpreter is an open-source terminal coding agent, a fork of OpenAI's Codex, tuned to get the most out of low-cost open models.
Who is Open Interpreter for?
Developers running Kimi, GLM, Qwen or DeepSeek models who want a Codex-style terminal agent that emulates their harnesses.
How much does Open Interpreter cost?
Free and open source under Apache-2.0. You pay the model provider you connect. Checked against the vendor's pages on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm before you decide.
Does Open Interpreter run locally or in the cloud?
Open Interpreter runs in the vendor's cloud. You use it through chat apps and an API.
What are alternatives to Open Interpreter?
See the Coding agents shortlist for the other options.
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