What is alphacode?
AlphaCode belongs to the category of terminal encoding agents, such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, Aider, and OpenCode, focusing on low memory usage, real browser and desktop automation, and model freedom. Its workflow includes understanding, planning, executing, observing, verifying, and ending with a report explaining what changes occurred, what was checked, and remaining tasks.
Key features
Supports multiple models and providers, including Claude, GPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, OpenRouter, and local models (such as Ollama, LM Studio).
Can operate real Firefox sessions and local desktop applications, not just files and shells.
