Alpha Code: the free AI coding agent for your terminal.

AlphaCode (also searched as alpha code, alpha codes or alpha coder) is an open-source AI coding console written in Rust. Describe what you want in plain English; it reads your project, edits files and runs your tests. No API key, no signup.

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Why developers pick Alpha Code

Free from the first command

A built-in AI provider is pre-configured. Add Claude, GPT, Gemini or local Ollama later.

Does the work, not just chat

Plans, edits files, runs tests and self-reviews before it says it is done.

Fast and lean

A single Rust binary for Windows, macOS and Linux. Works over SSH and tmux.

You stay in control

Review every diff and approve risky actions. Sessions resume after a crash.

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Alpha, Bravo, Charlie is the phonetic spelling alphabet. Unrelated to this software.

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