OpenEvolve

What it is good for

• Optimizing code speed on real hardware
• Searching for better algorithms to classic problems
• Automating manual tuning of scientific code
• Comparing many candidate code solutions automatically

At a glance

Who it is for

• Developers
• Researchers and analysts
• Vibe coders

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

Framework or SDK

Tasks

• Write, fix, and review code
• Analyze spreadsheets and data

Works with

OpenAI, Google Gemini, Ollama, vLLM, OptiLLM, Claude Code CLI

Momentum

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GitHub stars

7,687

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.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Is OpenEvolve free?

Yes. It is free and open source (Apache-2.0 license).

Do I need to know how to code to use OpenEvolve?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does OpenEvolve work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with OpenAI, Google Gemini, Ollama, vLLM, OptiLLM, and Claude Code CLI.

What is OpenEvolve good for?

Optimizing code speed on real hardware, searching for better algorithms to classic problems, automating manual tuning of scientific code, and comparing many candidate code solutions automatically.

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