Run an AI coding agent locally with OpenCode and Ollama
Claude Code is the obvious choice when you want an AI coding agent today, but it is not the only option. Developer Saad Ahmed published a setup guide pairing OpenCode with Ollama to run a local AI coding agent without a Claude Code subscription.
The pitch is straightforward: Ollama handles the local model runtime, OpenCode provides the agent layer, and together they give you an AI coding workflow that runs entirely on your own machine.
The full walkthrough lives on Medium. If you are looking for a self-hosted alternative to Claude Code and already have Ollama running, this setup is worth a look.
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