Baize

Baize is a command-line coding agent that redacts personal data before it reaches the model, for people who vibe code or analyze data.

What it is good for

  • Keeping phone numbers and API keys out of AI prompts
  • Writing and fixing code from a terminal assistant
  • Analyzing SPSS or SQL database data with an AI agent
  • Running an AI coding assistant with a local model

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 and open source
Type
Agent app
Tasks
Works with
DeepSeek, OpenAI-compatible endpoints, Zhipu GLM, Qwen, Kimi, Ollama

Momentum

Rank this week
Not ranked (last #61, week 42, 2026)
Best rank
#61 week 42, 2026
GitHub stars
594

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

15 326 637 Sep 24, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
GitHub stars for Baize: 58 on Sep 24, 2026, 594 on Nov 2, 2026. Source: GitHub.

Ranking history

First ranked in week 42, 2026.

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

Questions

Is Baize free?
Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).
Do I need to know how to code to use Baize?
You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
What does Baize work with?
According to its own documentation, it works with DeepSeek, OpenAI-compatible endpoints, Zhipu GLM, Qwen, Kimi, and Ollama.
What is Baize good for?
Keeping phone numbers and API keys out of AI prompts, writing and fixing code from a terminal assistant, analyzing SPSS or SQL database data with an AI agent, and running an AI coding assistant with a local model.

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026. Tracked since Oct 29, 2026. The summary was written by an AI model from the project's own description and checked against our copy rules. Spotted an error? Tell us.