Qwen Code is an open-source AI coding agent that runs in the terminal, with a TypeScript base, multi-protocol API support, and multiple interfaces (CLI, desktop, IDE plugins). Active development with recent releases and a large community footprint.
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What it is
Qwen Code is described as an open-source AI coding agent that lives in the terminal. It supports multiple interaction modes (Interactive terminal UI, Headless, IDE integrations, Desktop, Daemon, SDKs, and IM bots).
How it works
The project provides a multi-protocol framework for AI interactions, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Qwen APIs, plus local model options. It includes features such as Auto-Memory, Auto-Skills, SubAgents, Agent Teams, MCP, and various built-in skills. It exposes an SDK (TypeScript, Python, Java) and supports multiple deployment modes (daemon server over HTTP+SSE, desktop app, IDE plugins).
Getting started
Installation is described for Linux/macOS via a curl bash script and for Windows via PowerShell. NPM and Homebrew install options are also provided:
curl -fsSL https://qwen-code-assets.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/installation/install-qwen-standalone.sh | bash
irm https://qwen-code-assets.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/installation/install-qwen-standalone.ps1 | iex
npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest
brew install qwen-code
Quick start command:
qwen
and within the session:
/auth
Recent releases
Latest releases include:
- v0.21.6-preview.0 Release v0.21.6-preview.0 (2026-08-05): feat(browser-ext): add alpha readiness diagnostics by @yiliang114 in https
- v0.21.5-nightly.20260805.32e274157 Release v0.21.5-nightly.20260805.32e274157 (2026-08-05): feat(browser-ext): add alpha readiness diagnostics by @yi
- v0.21.5 Release v0.21.5 (2026-08-04): qwen-release-notes:v1
- v0.21.4-nightly.20260804.d6f55a1c9 Release v0.21.4-nightly.20260804.d6f55a1c9 (2026-08-04): feat(desktop): bridge Electron users to Tauri updates
- v0.21.4 Release v0.21.4 (2026-08-03): qwen-release-notes:v1
Highlights mention a desktop app with native lifecycle management and automatic updates, and a one-time update bridge for macOS users migrating from Electron to a Tauri shell.
Traction
The repository has 26677 stars and 2777 forks. Open issues are 831.
Behind the repo
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Caveats
License is Apache-2.0. Age created: 2025-06-26. Last push: 2026-08-04. Language: TypeScript. The README provides installation and quick-start instructions, including platform-specific commands and npm/homebrew options.