The article describes the author's decision to switch from using Claude to OpenCode and OpenRouter for AI-assisted coding. The author explains their reasons for the switch and compares the performance and features of the new tools against their previous setup.
Background
- **Claude** (Anthropic's AI assistant) is used for coding via a desktop app. The author is switching away from it for a more flexible, provider-agnostic setup.
- **OpenCode** is an open-source terminal-based coding tool that connects to various large language model (LLM) providers — it's like a customizable alternative to Claude's built-in coding mode.
- **OpenRouter** is a service that provides a unified API to access many different LLMs (from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) without needing separate accounts and API keys for each.
- The move reflects a broader trend among developers: avoiding vendor lock-in, reducing costs by shopping across models, and using open-source tools that give more control over the coding workflow.
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