AgentsQwen Code
Open-source CLI agent from the Qwen team. Alibaba Qwen's open-source command-line coding agent, with SDKs and extensions. Qwen's open coding models also run locally (see the model picker).
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesOpen source. Costs depend on the model provider you connect. Check the docs for current sign-in options.
Developers who want an open agent paired with open Qwen models.
Local agent, with a cloud or local model. Skill level: Advanced.
What it's great at
- Pairing with open Qwen models
What it can do
- Terminal coding agent with extensions
- Python and Java SDKs (alpha)
- Can run on local Qwen models
Example tasks to try
- "Add type hints across this package."
Start in 5 minutes
- Read the Qwen Code docs
- Install the CLI and connect a model
- Try it on a small repo first
Go to Alibaba (Qwen)'s official page →
Watch out for
Check the docs for current sign-in and free-use options.
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