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Best CLI coding agents, ranked

Terminal agents that read, edit and run your repo.

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  1. #1

    Claude CodePAID

    Strongest all-round terminal agent for big multi-file changes.

    PRICING: Needs a Claude subscription or API usage · LAST REVIEWED

    92/100
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  2. #2

    Codex CLIPAID

    Open-source OpenAI agent, sandboxed by default.

    PRICING: Open source; uses ChatGPT plan or API key · LAST REVIEWED

    88/100
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  3. #3

    Gemini CLIFREE TIER

    Generous free usage and huge context window.

    PRICING: Open source; free quota with a Google account · LAST REVIEWED

    85/100
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  4. #4

    AiderFREE TIER

    Git-native pair programmer that works with almost any model.

    PRICING: Free and open source; pay your model provider · LAST REVIEWED

    82/100
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  5. #5

    OpenCodeFREE TIER

    Model-agnostic open-source TUI agent with a polished interface.

    PRICING: Free and open source; bring your own model · LAST REVIEWED

    80/100
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