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opencode
Delegate coding tasks to OpenCode CLI agent for feature implementation, refactoring, PR review, and long-running autonomous sessions. Requires the opencode CLI installed and authenticated.
Tools: -g,opencode
The full skill
—
name: opencode
description: Delegate coding tasks to OpenCode CLI agent for feature implementation, refactoring, PR review, and long-running autonomous sessions. Requires the opencode CLI installed and authenticated.
version: 1.2.0
author: Hermes Agent
license: MIT
metadata:
hermes:
tags: [Coding-Agent, OpenCode, Autonomous, Refactoring, Code-Review]
related_skills: [claude-code, codex, hermes-agent]
—
# OpenCode CLI
Use [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai) as an autonomous coding worker orchestrated by Hermes terminal/process tools. OpenCode is a provider-agnostic, open-source AI coding agent with a TUI and CLI.
## When to Use
– User explicitly asks to use OpenCode
– You want an external coding agent to implement/refactor/review code
– You need long-running coding sessions with progress checks
– You want parallel task execution in isolated workdirs/worktrees
## Prerequisites
– OpenCode installed: `npm i -g opencode-ai@latest` or `brew install anomalyco/tap/opencode`
– Auth configured: `opencode auth login` or set provider env vars (OPENROUTER_API_KEY, etc.)
– Verify: `opencode auth list` should show at least one provider
– Git repository for code tasks (recommended)
– `pty=true` for interactive TUI sessions
## Binary Resolution (Important)
Shell environments may resolve different OpenCode binaries. If behavior differs between your terminal and Hermes, check:
“`
terminal(command="which -a opencode")
terminal(command="opencode –version")
“`
If needed, pin an explicit binary path:
“`
terminal(command="$HOME/.opencode/bin/opencode run '…'", workdir="~/project", pty=true)
“`
## One-Shot Tasks
Use `opencode run` for bounded, non-interactive tasks:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Add retry logic to API calls and update tests'", workdir="~/project")
“`
Attach context files with `-f`:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Review this config for security issues' -f config.yaml -f .env.example", workdir="~/project")
“`
Show model thinking with `–thinking`:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Debug why tests fail in CI' –thinking", workdir="~/project")
“`
Force a specific model:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Refactor auth module' –model openrouter/anthropic/claude-sonnet-4", workdir="~/project")
“`
## Interactive Sessions (Background)
For iterative work requiring multiple exchanges, start the TUI in background:
“`
terminal(command="opencode", workdir="~/project", background=true, pty=true)
# Returns session_id
# Send a prompt
process(action="submit", session_id="<id>", data="Implement OAuth refresh flow and add tests")
# Monitor progress
process(action="poll", session_id="<id>")
process(action="log", session_id="<id>")
# Send follow-up input
process(action="submit", session_id="<id>", data="Now add error handling for token expiry")
# Exit cleanly — Ctrl+C
process(action="write", session_id="<id>", data="\x03")
# Or just kill the process
process(action="kill", session_id="<id>")
“`
**Important:** Do NOT use `/exit` — it is not a valid OpenCode command and will open an agent selector dialog instead. Use Ctrl+C (`\x03`) or `process(action="kill")` to exit.
### TUI Keybindings
| Key | Action |
|—–|——–|
| `Enter` | Submit message (press twice if needed) |
| `Tab` | Switch between agents (build/plan) |
| `Ctrl+P` | Open command palette |
| `Ctrl+X L` | Switch session |
| `Ctrl+X M` | Switch model |
| `Ctrl+X N` | New session |
| `Ctrl+X E` | Open editor |
| `Ctrl+C` | Exit OpenCode |
### Resuming Sessions
After exiting, OpenCode prints a session ID. Resume with:
“`
terminal(command="opencode -c", workdir="~/project", background=true, pty=true) # Continue last session
terminal(command="opencode -s ses_abc123", workdir="~/project", background=true, pty=true) # Specific session
“`
## Common Flags
| Flag | Use |
|——|—–|
| `run 'prompt'` | One-shot execution and exit |
| `–continue` / `-c` | Continue the last OpenCode session |
| `–session <id>` / `-s` | Continue a specific session |
| `–agent <name>` | Choose OpenCode agent (build or plan) |
| `–model provider/model` | Force specific model |
| `–format json` | Machine-readable output/events |
| `–file <path>` / `-f` | Attach file(s) to the message |
| `–thinking` | Show model thinking blocks |
| `–variant <level>` | Reasoning effort (high, max, minimal) |
| `–title <name>` | Name the session |
| `–attach <url>` | Connect to a running opencode server |
## Procedure
1. Verify tool readiness:
– `terminal(command="opencode –version")`
– `terminal(command="opencode auth list")`
2. For bounded tasks, use `opencode run '…'` (no pty needed).
3. For iterative tasks, start `opencode` with `background=true, pty=true`.
4. Monitor long tasks with `process(action="poll"|"log")`.
5. If OpenCode asks for input, respond via `process(action="submit", …)`.
6. Exit with `process(action="write", data="\x03")` or `process(action="kill")`.
7. Summarize file changes, test results, and next steps back to user.
## PR Review Workflow
OpenCode has a built-in PR command:
“`
terminal(command="opencode pr 42", workdir="~/project", pty=true)
“`
Or review in a temporary clone for isolation:
“`
terminal(command="REVIEW=$(mktemp -d) && git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git $REVIEW && cd $REVIEW && opencode run 'Review this PR vs main. Report bugs, security risks, test gaps, and style issues.' -f $(git diff origin/main –name-only | head -20 | tr '\n' ' ')", pty=true)
“`
## Parallel Work Pattern
Use separate workdirs/worktrees to avoid collisions:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Fix issue #101 and commit'", workdir="/tmp/issue-101", background=true, pty=true)
terminal(command="opencode run 'Add parser regression tests and commit'", workdir="/tmp/issue-102", background=true, pty=true)
process(action="list")
“`
## Session & Cost Management
List past sessions:
“`
terminal(command="opencode session list")
“`
Check token usage and costs:
“`
terminal(command="opencode stats")
terminal(command="opencode stats –days 7 –models anthropic/claude-sonnet-4")
“`
## Pitfalls
– Interactive `opencode` (TUI) sessions require `pty=true`. The `opencode run` command does NOT need pty.
– `/exit` is NOT a valid command — it opens an agent selector. Use Ctrl+C to exit the TUI.
– PATH mismatch can select the wrong OpenCode binary/model config.
– If OpenCode appears stuck, inspect logs before killing:
– `process(action="log", session_id="<id>")`
– Avoid sharing one working directory across parallel OpenCode sessions.
– Enter may need to be pressed twice to submit in the TUI (once to finalize text, once to send).
## Verification
Smoke test:
“`
terminal(command="opencode run 'Respond with exactly: OPENCODE_SMOKE_OK'")
“`
Success criteria:
– Output includes `OPENCODE_SMOKE_OK`
– Command exits without provider/model errors
– For code tasks: expected files changed and tests pass
## Rules
1. Prefer `opencode run` for one-shot automation — it's simpler and doesn't need pty.
2. Use interactive background mode only when iteration is needed.
3. Always scope OpenCode sessions to a single repo/workdir.
4. For long tasks, provide progress updates from `process` logs.
5. Report concrete outcomes (files changed, tests, remaining risks).
6. Exit interactive sessions with Ctrl+C or kill, never `/exit`.