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openinterpreter

A coding agent tuned for open models like Kimi, GLM, DeepSeek, and Qwen.

★ 68.5k stars⑂ 5.9k forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

openinterpreter is an open-source ai agents project by openinterpreter (openinterpreter/openinterpreter on GitHub). It has 68,522 GitHub stars and 5,888 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 7 October 2026.

GitHub stars
68,522
Forks
5,888
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
7 October 2026
Category
AI Agents
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Scope the task

    Write down the outcome you want in one sentence.

  2. Fetch the repo

    Clone it locally and check the README.

  3. Install prerequisites

    Get dependencies and tooling in place per the docs.

  4. Run the quickstart

    Follow the minimal example, then adapt it to your needs.

// features

Why people love it

Open-model first

Tuned for Kimi, GLM, DeepSeek, Qwen — not locked to one vendor.

Runs code locally

The model executes real code on your machine.

Multi-provider support

Bring whichever open model you prefer.

ACP compatible

Speaks the Agent Client Protocol.

Coding-focused

Built for programming tasks end to end.

Apache-2.0

Permissive licensing with a patent grant.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/openinterpreter/openinterpreter.git
    cd openinterpreter
  2. Step 2 — Build it

    Compile the release binary with Cargo.

    cargo build --release
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Execute the built binary (name may vary — check target/release).

    ./target/release/openinterpreter
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains openinterpreter?

It is an open-source project at openinterpreter/openinterpreter with 5888 forks. Check the contributors tab and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.

Is openinterpreter free to use?

Yes — Apache 2.0 allows commercial use and modification. Keep the license and notice files, and note it includes a patent grant.

Which models work best?

It's tuned for open models — Kimi K3, GLM 5.3, DeepSeek, Qwen. Check the README for the current recommended list.

Is it safe to let it run code?

It executes code on your machine, so review what it runs and prefer sandboxes for untrusted tasks.

How do I get started?

Clone the repo and follow the README quickstart — the docs at http://openinterpreter.com/ walk through setup.

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Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.