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Is there anything like Claude code for other models such as gemini?

I'm literally working on this particular problem. Locally-run server; browser-based interface instead of TUI/CLI; connects to all the major model APIs; many, many quality of life and feature improvements over other tools that hook into your browser.

Drop me a line (see profile) if you're interested in beta testing it when it's out.

I'm actually very happy with everything in Claude code, eg the CLI so im really just curious to try other models

Same! I prefer the CLI, way easier when I’m connected via ssh from another network somewhere.

The CLI definitely has its advantages!

But with my app: you can install the host anywhere and connect to it securely (via SSH forwarding or private VPN or what have you) so that workflow definitely still works!

I find that 2.5 Pro has a higher ceiling of understanding, while Claude writes more maintainable code with better comments. If we want to combine them... well, it should be easier to fix 2.5 than Claude. That said, neither is there yet.

Currently Claude Code is a big value-add for Claude. Google has nothing equivalent; aider requires far more manual work.

Goose by Block (Square/CashApp) is like an open-source Claude Code that works with any remote or local LLM.

https://github.com/block/goose

Haven't tried it yet, but I've heard good things about Plandex.

https://github.com/plandex-ai/plandex

OpenAi has a version called Codex that has support. It's lacking in a few features like MCP right now and the TUI isn't there yet, but interestingly they are building a Rust version (it's all open source) that seems to include MCP support and looks significantly higher quality. I'd bet within the next few weeks there will be a high quality claude code alternative.

Aider

Aider wasn't all that agentic last time I tried it, has that changed?

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