faq
Common questions.
The short answers. Read the docs for the long ones, or open an issue if your question isn't here.
what is it
What is Anthracode?
A hybrid AI coding agent that runs in your terminal. Takes the openness of OpenCode and pairs it with the memory + task model that makes Claude Code feel sticky. MIT licensed. No cloud account required to run it.
different from
How is it different from Claude Code or OpenCode?
Claude Code is closed-source and tied to Anthropic. OpenCode is open but stateless between sessions. Anthracode is open AND keeps a 4-tier memory (session · espace · account · skill) plus a real process manager and a skills hub.
license
Is it really free?
Yes. MIT licensed. The full TUI agent is free forever. Anthra Pro ($9.99/mo) only adds cloud sync, hosted background processes, and priority model queues. Nothing is gated locally.
BYOM
Which model providers are supported?
Anthropic, OpenAI, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint (local LLMs via Ollama, vLLM, LM Studio, OpenRouter, Together, Groq, etc). Bring your own key — Anthracode never proxies your prompts.
switching
How do I switch models mid-session?
Type /model in the TUI, pick from the list. Or set ANTHRACODE_MODEL=<id> in your shell. Per-invocation override always wins.
cost
Does Anthracode charge per token?
No. You pay your model provider directly. Anthracode adds zero markup. Pro tier flat-fee covers only the cloud features.
how it works
What are the 4 memory tiers?
Session (this conversation), espace (this project folder), account (across all your projects), and skill (scoped to a single skill plugin). Each is a plain markdown file you can read, diff, or git-version.
privacy
Where is memory stored?
Locally, in .anthracode/memory/ inside your project for espace/session, and in ~/.anthracode/ for account/skill. Nothing leaves your machine unless you enable Pro cloud sync.
Windows
Does it work on Windows natively?
Yes. Native Win32 binary. Runs in PowerShell and Windows Terminal without WSL, Docker, or any Linux subsystem. Paths use the native separator.
Linux
Which Linux distros are supported?
Anything with glibc ≥ 2.31 or musl. Tested on Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, Alpine. ARM64 and x86_64 binaries shipped.
offline
Can I run it offline?
The agent itself runs offline. You'll need network for the model API (unless you point it at a local LLM) and for skills marketplace installs.
telemetry
Is telemetry on by default?
No. Telemetry is opt-in and only collects anonymous crash counts and command names if enabled. Toggle in /profile/parametres.
data
Does Anthracode read my code?
Only the files you reference in a prompt, and only sent to the model provider you configured. Anthracode itself has no server.