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AI CLI Tool Provider Open Source Key Features Cost/Access Unique Aspects Link
Gemini CLI Google Yes (Apache 2.0) Code generation, debugging, file system interaction, real-time web search, task automation, supports large codebases with 1M token context window. Free tier: 60 requests/min, 1,000/day with Google account; paid options via Vertex AI or AI Studio. Open-source, integrates with Google ecosystem (e.g., Search, Drive), supports multimodal inputs (e.g., images, PDFs). Gemini CLI
Claude Code Anthropic No (Proprietary) Autonomous code editing, deep codebase understanding, multi-file refactoring, git integration, excels in complex tasks and large codebases. Pay-per-use via Anthropic API; requires subscription (e.g., Pro, Team, $17-$200/month). High autonomy, optimized for macOS, strong in enterprise-grade security and precision. Claude Code
Codex CLI OpenAI Yes (Apache 2.0) Lightweight, patch-based file editing, shell command assistance, diff-based suggestions, supports multi-file operations. Free with OpenAI API key; usage-based billing. High-performance Rust variant, safety-first design, supports multimodal inputs like sketches. Codex CLI
Qodo CLI Qodo (Startup) Yes (Open Framework) Flexible model choice, workflow automation, supports custom agents for specific tasks, on-prem support. Flexible pricing based on model choice; free tier available. Allows creation of purpose-specific agents, strong for SDLC automation. Qodo CLI
Aider Open Source Yes Codebase reviews, bug fixing, commit automation, supports vibe coding and repetitive tasks. Free, costs depend on hosted model or local setup (e.g., Ollama). Lightweight, ideal for individual contributors, integrates with various LLMs. Aider
Amazon Q CLI Amazon No (Proprietary) Code generation, debugging, task automation, supports MCP, integrates with AWS ecosystem. $19/month; free tier for testing with limits. AWS integration, enterprise-focused, no image reading support. Amazon Q CLI
ForgeCode Unknown (Likely Open Source) Likely Yes Code review, bug fixing, legacy project refactoring, terminal-based coding assistance. Not specified; likely free or model-dependent. Less detailed information available, focused on terminal workflows. ForgeCode
Warp Warp (Startup) No (Proprietary) AI-driven terminal with code generation, task automation, and developer-friendly UX. Not specified; likely subscription-based. Modern terminal replacement with AI features, not strictly a CLI agent. Warp
Goose Open Source Yes Configurable CLI with support for local LLMs (e.g., Ollama) or external models. Free, costs depend on model or local hosting. Flexible for local setups, good for users avoiding API costs. Goose
Qwen Code Unknown (Based on Gemini CLI) Likely Yes Adapted from Gemini CLI, optimized for agentic coding with prompt and tool integration. Likely free or model-dependent. Secondary development of Gemini CLI, tailored for specific coding tasks. Qwen Code
Hugging Face CLI (hf) Hugging Face Yes (Apache 2.0) Manage Hugging Face Hub (download/upload models, datasets, repos), run compute jobs with hf jobs (e.g., scripts/Docker on A10G GPU), Docker-like interface. Free for basic use; hf jobs requires Pro/Team/Enterprise plan (pay-as-you-go billing). Platform-specific, not a general coding AI; ergonomic hf <resource> <action> syntax for ML workflows. Hugging Face CLI
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