Qwen Code
Open-source terminal coding agent from the Qwen team.
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About Qwen Code
Qwen Code is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Open-source terminal coding agent from the Qwen team. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Qwen Code?
Qwen Code is the Qwen team's open-source AI coding agent for your terminal, editor, desktop, browser and chat.
It includes auto-memory, auto-skills, subagents, agent teams and MCP out of the box. The framework and the Qwen models are open source, and it supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and Qwen APIs as well as third-party providers and local models via Ollama or vLLM, switchable at runtime. IDE plugins, a desktop app, a web UI and SDKs are available.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: qwenlm.github.io/qwen-code-docs/en/users/overview.
Who is Qwen Code for?
Developers who want an open-source coding agent that pairs naturally with open Qwen models but can switch to other providers or local models.
Qwen Code at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: QwenLM/qwen-code · 28,624 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Auto-memory, auto-skills, subagents and agent teams
- MCP support
- OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Qwen and local models
- IDE plugins, desktop app, web UI and SDKs
Qwen Code FAQ
What is Qwen Code?
Qwen Code is the Qwen team's open-source AI coding agent for your terminal, editor, desktop, browser and chat.
Who is Qwen Code for?
Developers who want an open-source coding agent that pairs naturally with open Qwen models but can switch to other providers or local models.
Is Qwen Code free?
Qwen Code's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Qwen Code open source?
Yes. Qwen Code is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Qwen Code?
Similar tools include Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Nimbalyst, Pi and Verdent.
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