Open-source AI coding agent that runs free on your own machine (local Ollama, $0) — or bring any of 15 providers (Cla...
Copy the install, test the workflow, then decide if it earns a permanent slot.
Still active enough to matter. Good candidate for a fast stack test instead of a long evaluation loop.
Copy the install, test the workflow, then decide if it earns a permanent slot.
Reasonable to try, but it will take more than a quick skim to get real signal.
GitHub health 85/100. no security policy. Fresh enough repo health and manageable issue load keep the risk controlled.
AI Agent
Universal
Model
Claude
Fastest way to find out if code-buddy belongs in your setup.
Copy the install command, run a real test, and back it out cleanly if it slows you down.
git clone https://github.com/phuetz/code-buddy ~/.claude/agents/code-buddyRun this first. You will know quickly if the workflow earns a permanent slot.
rm -rf ~/.claude/agents/code-buddyNo messy cleanup loop. If it misses, remove it and keep moving.
Install Location
~/ └─ .claude/ ├─ commands/ ├─ agents/ │ └─ code-buddy/ ← installs here └─ settings.json
Open-source AI coding agent that runs free on your own machine (local Ollama, $0) — or bring any of 15 providers (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok) with automatic failover. Terminal, desktop & 24/7 server.
Source: GitHub repository
Source check: July 18, 2026
Upstream commit: July 18, 2026
Repository state: Not marked archived
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