Dev builds lightweight OpenCode alternative in pure Go, binary is 20MB
chinmay06 · reddit · 2026-08-17
An unsatisfied user built a lightweight alternative to OpenCode using pure Golang (BubbleTea lib) due to issues with bloat and task tracking. Key features:
- Minimalist Design: Binary size is 20MB without skill bloat.
- UI Inspiration: Combines Grok's interface with Codex's drawer-style layout.
- Roadmap: Planning to add a diff viewer and subagent history management.
- Safety: Currently implementing security checks for destructive commands like rm -rf.
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