qwen-code
An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal.
Qwen Code is an open-source AI coding agent designed to run in your terminal, built by QwenLM. It provides agentic capabilities out of the box, including auto-memory, auto-skills, sub-agents, agent teams, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support. The agent works with multiple AI provider APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Qwen) and local models, offering both interactive terminal sessions and headless modes for scripting and CI/CD. Beyond the command line, it extends to IDE plugins (VS Code, JetBrains, Zed), a desktop application, and integrations with messaging platforms like Telegram and DingTalk.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Running code reviews, batch processing, and bug fixes through built-in skills in terminal sessions
- 02Automating development tasks in CI/CD pipelines using headless mode
- 03Integrating AI coding assistance directly into VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or Zed editors
- 04Building custom developer tooling with Python or TypeScript SDKs
- 05Collaborating on code through messaging platforms by connecting the agent to Telegram or Slack-like services
- 06Running multi-agent teams where different AI models work on the same task in Agent Arena mode
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qwen-code — FAQ
What is Qwen Code?+
Qwen Code is an open-source AI coding agent that runs in your terminal and supports agentic workflows including sub-agents, auto-memory, and MCP. It works with multiple AI provider APIs and can be extended to IDEs, desktop apps, and messaging platforms.
How do I install Qwen Code?+
On Linux or macOS, run the install script via curl; on Windows, use the PowerShell install script. Alternatively, install via npm (requires Node.js 22+) with 'npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest' or via Homebrew with 'brew install qwen-code'. Restart your terminal after installation.
Do I need an API key to use Qwen Code?+
Yes, you need to configure an API key for your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Qwen). Run 'qwen' to launch the interactive session, then use the '/auth' command to configure your provider and API key. You can also use local models with Ollama or vLLM.
Which AI clients and IDEs work with Qwen Code?+
Qwen Code runs standalone in terminals but offers IDE plugins for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and Zed. It also provides a desktop application, SDK support for custom integrations, and can connect to messaging platforms like Telegram and DingTalk.
Is Qwen Code free to use?+
Yes, Qwen Code is open-source and free to use. However, you'll need API access to AI providers (which may have their own costs) or you can use local open-source models via Ollama or vLLM at no cost beyond infrastructure.
What is daemon mode in Qwen Code?+
Daemon mode ('qwen serve') runs a shared agent session accessible over HTTP with Server-Sent Events, allowing multiple clients to interact with the same agent instance. This is an experimental feature documented in the official guides.
How do I install qwen-code?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. qwen-code is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is qwen-code free?+
qwen-code is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.