AlphaCode
AlphaCode is an agent app that writes, edits, and tests code from your terminal for developers, with a free built-in model.
What it is good for
- Writing and fixing code from plain English instructions
- Running tests and reviewing code changes automatically
- Automating tasks in a Firefox browser
- Running several coding agents in parallel
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Guided command-line setup
Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.
- Cost
- Free tier plus paid plans
- Type
- Agent app
- Tasks
- Works with
- Claude, GPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, OpenRouter, Ollama
Momentum
- Rank this week
- Not ranked yet
- Best rank
- None yet
- GitHub stars
- 527
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is AlphaCode free?
- It has a free plan and paid plans, according to its own description.
- Do I need to know how to code to use AlphaCode?
- You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
- What does AlphaCode work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, OpenRouter, and Ollama.
- What is AlphaCode good for?
- Writing and fixing code from plain English instructions, running tests and reviewing code changes automatically, automating tasks in a Firefox browser, and running several coding agents in parallel.
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