MiMo Code & AI Coding Agents Directory
Every terminal and IDE AI coding agent, compared. Independent directory updated June 2026.
Terminal-Based Agents
MiMo Code Open Source
Open-source terminal AI coding agent based on OpenCode. Supports any OpenAI-compatible API, local models via Ollama, checkpoint memory, subagents, and MCP. Built for long-horizon tasks exceeding 200 steps.
MiMo Code GuideClaude Code Proprietary
Anthropic's official terminal coding agent. Tight Claude Sonnet integration, natural language coding, multi-file edits, terminal commands. MCP support. Requires Anthropic API key.
vs MiMo CodeOpenCode Open Source
The framework MiMo Code is based on. Terminal coding agent with TUI, works with any OpenAI-compatible API. Fast, lightweight, community-driven.
Codex CLI Open Source
OpenAI's open-source terminal coding agent. Uses GPT-4.1 and o3/o4-mini models. Sandboxed execution, multi-step workflows, local model support planned.
Aider Open Source
Pioneering AI pair programming tool in terminal. Works with almost any LLM, edits files directly, git integration, voice coding. Leader on SWE-Bench with architect/editor patterns.
Gemini CLI Proprietary
Google's terminal AI assistant powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro. Deep code understanding, large context window, Google Cloud integration.
IDE-Integrated Agents
Cursor Proprietary
AI-first code editor (VS Code fork). Agent mode with full codebase understanding, multi-file edits, terminal commands, and auto-debugging. Composer for multi-step changes. $20/month.
GitHub Copilot Proprietary
The original AI coding assistant. Agent mode in VS Code, multi-file edits, terminal commands, code review. Copilot Chat for Q&A. $10/month individual, included with GitHub Pro.
Windsurf Proprietary
AI-native IDE with Cascade agent. Multi-file editing, terminal integration, codebase-aware suggestions. Free tier available. Strong on context management.
Continue Open Source
Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. Bring your own model (local or cloud), chat, edit, and agent capabilities. Highly customizable.
Comparison Table
| Agent | License | Model Support | Local Models | Memory | MCP | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiMo Code | MIT | Any OpenAI-compatible | ✅ Ollama, LM Studio | ✅ Checkpoint + Dream/Distill | ✅ | Free + API |
| Claude Code | Proprietary | Anthropic only | ❌ | CLAUDE.md | ✅ | $20-200/month |
| OpenCode | MIT | Any OpenAI-compatible | ✅ Ollama | Basic | Partial | Free + API |
| Codex CLI | Apache 2.0 | OpenAI | Planned | Basic | ❌ | Free + API |
| Aider | Apache 2.0 | Almost any LLM | ✅ | Git-based | ❌ | Free + API |
| Gemini CLI | Proprietary | Gemini only | ❌ | Basic | ❌ | Free preview |
| Cursor | Proprietary | Multi-model | ❌ | .cursorrules | Partial | $20/month |
| GitHub Copilot | Proprietary | GPT-4.1, Claude | ❌ | Basic | ❌ | $10/month |
| Windsurf | Proprietary | Multi-model | ❌ | Context mgt | ❌ | Free/$15 month |
| Continue | Apache 2.0 | BYOM | ✅ | Config-based | ❌ | Free + API |
How to Choose
Budget-Conscious
Choose MiMo Code or Aider with DeepSeek/Qwen for minimal cost. Or Continue with local models for zero API cost.
Maximum Quality
Claude Code with Sonnet 4 for best code understanding. MiMo Code with Claude via OpenRouter for Claude quality with open-source flexibility.
IDE Integration
Cursor or GitHub Copilot for seamless IDE experience. Continue if you want open-source and custom models.