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terminal AI coding agent

Grok Build is a terminal-based AI coding agent (TUI) that edits files, runs shell commands, searches the web, and manages long-running tasks, with headless and editor support via Agent Client Protocol (ACP).

25.9kRustApache-2.0active · last push 2mo agoGitHub

Drop-in peers

Same problem, same approach. Swapping one for another is a config change, not a rewrite.

anomalyco/opencodeGitHub

when you want a TypeScript/MIT coding agent instead of Grok's Rust/Apache-2.0 stack.

The open source coding agent.

201.7k
TypeScript
MIT
active2mo ago
1jehuang/jcodeGitHub

when you prioritize minimal RAM usage in a Rust agent over Grok's broader feature set.

The most RAM efficient harness

18.2k
Rust
MIT
active2mo ago
openai/codexGitHub

when you want OpenAI's official terminal agent, backed by their models and ecosystem.

Lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal

124.2k
Rust
Apache-2.0
active1mo ago
Hmbown/CodeWhaleGitHub

when you want a community-driven Rust terminal agent as a drop-in alternative.

Open-source coding agent for your terminal, built in Rust and on a journey of continuous community improvement. Issues and PRs welcome.

41.0k
Rust
MIT
active1mo ago
esengine/DeepSeek-ReasonixGitHub

when you want a Go agent optimized for DeepSeek and prefix-cache efficiency.

DeepSeek-native AI coding agent for your terminal. Engineered around prefix-cache stability — leave it running.

35.5k
Go
MIT
active1mo ago
MoonshotAI/kimi-cliGitHub

when you use Kimi models and prefer Kimi's first-party Python CLI.

Kimi Code CLI is your next CLI agent.

11.2k
Python
Apache-2.0
active2mo ago
MoonshotAI/kimi-codeGitHub

when you use Kimi models and prefer Kimi's newer TypeScript CLI.

Kimi Code CLI — The Starting Point for Next-Gen Agents

7.0k
TypeScript
MIT
active2mo ago
mlhher/late-cliGitHub

when you want a zero-config agent with ephemeral subagents to protect context.

AI agent for long-horizon coding with local and cloud models. Built on empirical research.

426
Go
NOASSERTION
active1mo ago
KonghaYao/periGitHub

when you want a 14MB ACP-compatible Rust agent with web search and workflow support.

14MB ACP-Rust Agent, Claude Code Plugin compatible, Dynamic Workflow, Goal, Artifacts, Free Web Search, full feature and better support!

154
Rust
Apache-2.0
active2mo ago
talkcody/talkcodyGitHub

when you want a free open-source TypeScript coding agent.

TalkCody - Code is cheap, show me your talk. 🚀 Free Open Source AI Coding Agent.

464
TypeScript
MIT
active5mo ago
Gitlawb/openclaudeGitHub

when you want a model-agnostic open-source agent that runs anywhere.

runs anywhere. uses anything

30.8k
TypeScript
NOASSERTION
active2mo ago
QwenLM/qwen-codeGitHub

when you use Qwen models and want Alibaba's official terminal agent.

An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal.

27.6k
TypeScript
Apache-2.0
active1mo ago
can1357/oh-my-piGitHub

when you want a TypeScript terminal agent with hash-anchored edits and subagents.

⌥ AI Coding agent for the terminal — hash-anchored edits, optimized tool harness, LSP, Python, browser, subagents, and more

26.4k
TypeScript
MIT
active2mo ago
MayDay-wpf/snow-cliGitHub

when you want multi-provider compatibility (OpenAI/Gemini/Claude) in a terminal agent.

Agentic coding in your terminal,Simultaneously compatible with OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude.运行在终端的 AI 编程智能体,同时兼容 Deepseek、OpenAI、Gemini和Claude。

1.1k
TypeScript
NOASSERTION
active2mo ago

Same job, different approach

Solves the same problem with a different architecture or at a different layer. Expect to rewrite the integration.

earendil-works/piGitHub

when you need a general agent toolkit/unified LLM API rather than a coding-only TUI.

AI agent toolkit: unified LLM API, agent loop, TUI, coding agent CLI

97.8k
TypeScript
MIT
active2mo ago
HKUDS/DeepCodeGitHub

when you need a research harness for multi-agent orchestration, not a polished CLI.

"DeepCode: Open Agentic Coding (Agent Harness & Loop Engineering & Multi-Agent Orchestration)"

16.5k
Python
MIT
active1mo ago
cline/clineGitHub

when you need an IDE-embedded agent via SDK/extension rather than a standalone TUI.

Autonomous coding agent as an SDK, IDE extension, or CLI assistant.

68.0k
TypeScript
Apache-2.0
active1mo ago
zgsm-ai/costrictGitHub

when you need enterprise quality gates/code review, not just an open agent TUI.

Costrict - strict AI coder for enterprises, quality first, including AI Agent, AI CodeReview, AI Completion.

4.4k
TypeScript
Apache-2.0
active1mo ago
continuedev/continueGitHub

when you want an IDE assistant for chat/completion, not a terminal-based agent.

open-source coding agent

35.9k
TypeScript
Apache-2.0
active1mo ago
Kilo-Org/kilocodeGitHub

when you need an all-in-one engineering platform integrated into your IDE.

Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent.

27.0k
TypeScript
MIT
active2mo ago
sweepai/sweepGitHub

when you need a JetBrains-integrated coding assistant rather than a terminal TUI.

Sweep: AI coding assistant for JetBrains

7.7k
Jupyter Notebook
NOASSERTION
slowing1.1y ago

Listed as an alternative to

These projects were analysed and named grok-build among their alternatives. The relationship is not symmetric — how grok-build rates them is a separate judgement, made when grok-build is analysed in its own right.

anomalyco/opencodeGitHub

calls grok-build “If you want a Rust-based agent harness with a fullscreen TUI from xAI.”

The open source coding agent.

201.7kTypeScriptactive
openai/codexGitHub

calls grok-build “Fullscreen TUI coding agent; choose it for a mouse-interactive terminal UI.”

Lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal

124.2kRustactive
earendil-works/piGitHub

calls grok-build “xAI's coding agent harness with fullscreen TUI; choose for Rust-based extensible terminal agent.”

AI agent toolkit: unified LLM API, agent loop, TUI, coding agent CLI

97.8kTypeScriptactive
cline/clineGitHub

calls grok-build “Same class, terminal agent harness from xAI; choose it for Grok model integration and TUI.”

Autonomous coding agent as an SDK, IDE extension, or CLI assistant.

68.0kTypeScriptactive
Hmbown/CodeWhaleGitHub

calls grok-build “choose if you want to use Grok models from xAI in a Rust harness”

Open-source coding agent for your terminal, built in Rust and on a journey of continuous community improvement. Issues and PRs welcome.

41.0kRustactive
continuedev/continueGitHub

calls grok-build “choose for an extensible fullscreen TUI harness with mouse support.”

open-source coding agent

35.9kTypeScriptactive
esengine/DeepSeek-ReasonixGitHub

calls grok-build “if you want a Rust agent with a fullscreen interactive TUI from xAI.”

DeepSeek-native AI coding agent for your terminal. Engineered around prefix-cache stability — leave it running.

35.5kGoactive
Gitlawb/openclaudeGitHub

calls grok-build “Choose if you want a fullscreen mouse-interactive TUI harness.”

runs anywhere. uses anything

30.8kTypeScriptactive
QwenLM/qwen-codeGitHub

calls grok-build “choose for a Rust TUI from xAI with a fullscreen mouse-interactive interface and extensibility.”

An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal.

27.6kTypeScriptactive
Kilo-Org/kilocodeGitHub

calls grok-build “choose for a fullscreen interactive TUI with mouse support and extensibility.”

Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent.

27.0kTypeScriptactive
1jehuang/jcodeGitHub

calls grok-build “xAI's Rust fullscreen TUI agent — choose it if you want a mouse-interactive fullscreen UI and xAI model integration.”

The most RAM efficient harness

18.2kRustactive
HKUDS/DeepCodeGitHub

calls grok-build “Choose when you need a Rust harness with a fullscreen interactive TUI.”

"DeepCode: Open Agentic Coding (Agent Harness & Loop Engineering & Multi-Agent Orchestration)"

16.5kPythonactive
MoonshotAI/kimi-cliGitHub

calls grok-build “Prefer this Rust/Apache-2.0 agent if you want an extensible TUI with fullscreen mouse support.”

Kimi Code CLI is your next CLI agent.

11.2kPythonactive
MoonshotAI/kimi-codeGitHub

calls grok-build “Choose grok-build if you are invested in xAI/Grok and want a full-screen, mouse-driven extensible terminal harness.”

Kimi Code CLI — The Starting Point for Next-Gen Agents

7.0kTypeScriptactive
sweepai/sweepGitHub

calls grok-build “Use for a fullscreen TUI coding agent from xAI with mouse interactivity.”

Sweep: AI coding assistant for JetBrains

7.7kJupyter Notebookslowing
olimorris/codecompanion.nvimGitHub

calls grok-build “Choose when you want xAI's fullscreen Rust TUI with mouse interaction for Grok/LLM coding sessions instead of a Neovim chat pane.”

✨ AI Coding, Vim Style

6.8kLuaactive
can1357/oh-my-piGitHub

calls grok-build “Use for a Grok-specific full-screen TUI from xAI.”

⌥ AI Coding agent for the terminal — hash-anchored edits, optimized tool harness, LSP, Python, browser, subagents, and more

26.4kTypeScriptactive