Updated March 27, 2026
Open-source desktop app for running multiple coding agents in parallel, each isolated in its own git worktree.
Qwen Code is Alibaba's open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, built for Qwen models and compatible with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and local models.
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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