Many of us use AI models in our browsers. The pros rely on their terminal though. Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Codex are all worth exploring. OpenCode gives you an open source alternative to these. It works with Claude but can also be used with Google, OpenAI and local models. It runs on your computer and can be used remotely from a mobile app. The below video from NetworkChuck takes a comprehensive look at why you should too be using AI through a terminal:
You've Been Using AI the Hard Way (Use This Instead)
To use OpenCode, you are going to need WezTerm, Ghostty, Kitty, and other terminal emulators. You can install this with Node.js, Homebrew on macOS and Linux and Paru no Arch Linux. You can find the instructions here.
