Zero
An open-source terminal coding agent written in Go that works with 30+ model providers, supports MCP, skills and subagents, and keeps all sessions on your own disk.
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About Zero
Zero is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. An open-source terminal coding agent written in Go that works with 30+ model providers, supports MCP, skills and subagents, and keeps all sessions on your own disk. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
Zero at a glance
- Category: Coding
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: Twigpine/zero · 1,738 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Official site: zero.twigpine.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
Zero FAQ
What is Zero?
An open-source terminal coding agent written in Go that works with 30+ model providers, supports MCP, skills and subagents, and keeps all sessions on your own disk.
How much does Zero cost?
Zero's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Zero's source code?
On GitHub at Twigpine/zero, which had 1,738 stars as of Oct 20, 2026.
What are alternatives to Zero?
Similar tools include opencode, Crush, Qwen Code, FuXi, Kilo Code and MiMo Code.
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