Qwen Code
Terminal coding agent adapted from Gemini CLI and optimized for Qwen Coder models.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
Qwen Code works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is Qwen Code free?
Open source and free to run, but the Qwen OAuth free tier was discontinued on 2026-04-15; use your own key (Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, OpenRouter or any OpenAI-compatible API).
Does Qwen Code work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does Qwen Code use?
Apache-2.0. The source code is open.