Get Started with OpenCode

Configure OpenCode to use Cerebras Inference for AI coding assistance.

OpenCode is a 100% open-source, terminal-focused AI coding assistant that runs multiple models and integrates deeply with developer tools for seamless coding automation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have a Cerebras API Key. Get a free API key here.

Configure OpenCode

1. Install OpenCode in your terminal

   Run the following:

   curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash
   
2. Select Cerebras

   Run the following command, then select Cerebras from the dropdown menu:

   opencode auth login
   

   
3. Configure API key

   Enter your Cerebras API key:

   
4. Select a model and start coding!

   Run the /models command to select a model:

   

   Now you can start coding!

   

Available Models

OpenCode supports all Cerebras models for AI coding assistance:

Model	Parameters	Best For
llama-3.3-70b	70B	Best for complex reasoning, long-form content, and tasks requiring deep understanding
qwen-3-32b	32B	Balanced performance for general-purpose applications
llama3.1-8b	8B	Fastest option for simple tasks and high-throughput scenarios
gpt-oss-120b	120B	Largest model for the most demanding tasks
zai-glm-4.7	357B	Advanced 357B parameter model with strong reasoning capabilities

You can switch between models at any time using the /models command in OpenCode.