By name: opencode-cli description: > Reference for using OpenCode CLI to handle complex coding tasks. Use when Research-Claw needs to delegate multi-file projects, code generation, or iterative debugging to a multi-provider AI coding tool. Trigger words: opencode, coding CLI, delegate coding, multi-provider agent.
OpenCode CLI
Terminal-based AI coding agent supporting multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, local models). Features a TUI for interactive use and run command for automation.
Detect Installation
which opencode # should return a path
opencode --version
Install
# Recommended (automated)
curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash
# npm
npm install -g opencode-ai
# Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
brew install anomalyco/tap/opencode
# pnpm
pnpm install -g opencode-ai
Requires API keys for your chosen LLM provider (configured via /init on first run).
Non-Interactive Usage (run)
For programmatic invocation from Research-Claw, use opencode run:
# Basic non-interactive execution
opencode run "Refactor the auth module to use dependency injection"
# With model selection (provider/model format)
opencode run -m anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-20250514 "Fix all type errors"
# Attach files for context
opencode run -f src/config.ts -f README.md "Update the config schema"
# JSON output for parsing
opencode run --format json "List all exported functions"
# Continue a previous session
opencode run -c "Now add tests for what you just implemented"
# Continue a specific session
opencode run -s <session-id> "Fix the remaining issues"
Key Flags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-m, --model <provider/model> |
Model in provider/model format |
-f, --file <path> |
Attach file(s) to the message (repeatable) |
--format <fmt> |
Output format: default or json |
-c, --continue |
Continue last session |
-s, --session <id> |
Continue a specific session by ID |
--fork |
Fork session when continuing (new branch) |
--share |
Share the session |
--agent <name> |
Specify which agent to use |
--attach <url> |
Connect to running server (e.g. http://localhost:4096) |
--log-level <level> |
DEBUG / INFO / WARN / ERROR |
Research-Claw exec Patterns
# Delegate a complex coding task
exec("opencode run -m anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-20250514 'Implement the feature described in TODO.md'")
# With file attachments for context
exec("opencode run -f README.md -f src/schema.ts 'Add validation based on the schema'")
# JSON output for structured results
exec("opencode run --format json 'List all API endpoints in this project'")
# Using persistent server for multiple tasks
exec("opencode run --attach http://localhost:4096 'Run the test suite and fix failures'")
Docs
- CLI docs: https://opencode.ai/docs/cli/
- Getting started: https://opencode.ai/docs