The Ultimate Beginner Guide to OpenCode

In this complete OpenCode tutorial, you’ll learn how to use one of the most powerful open-source AI coding platforms to build real-world applications faster and smarter. We start from the basics — setting up OpenCode, understanding the Terminal UI, and using core commands — and then move into advanced concepts like agents, sub-agents, and reusable skills. You’ll learn how to connect multiple AI models like GPT, Claude, and local models using Ollama, giving you full flexibility over your workflow. We also cover MCP (Model Context Protocol) to integrate external tools like Git and Notion, helping you extend OpenCode beyond its default capabilities. Finally, we explore cost optimization, context management, and real-world development workflows so you can use OpenCode efficiently in production. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will help you understand how OpenCode gives you full control over AI-driven development. 00:00 Welcome 00:59 Course Structure 02:10 About OpenCode 05:47 Prerequisite 06:44 Setting up OpenCode 12:17 Core commands 16:27 TUI (Terminal UI), Desktop & Web App, IDE 19:38 Setup environment (Free, Go and Zen setup) 23:37 Models 26:25 Agents and Sub-agents 31:25 Skills and workflow automations 35:34 Building Application 37:49 Comparing multiple models 39:26 Setting up an MCP server 43:41 With Local Ollama and OpenRouter Setup 49:33 Manage context windows and Cost optimization 51:33 Other Integrations: GitHub, LSP, and ACP 53:54 Conclusion Baraklabs: https://baraklabs.com/blogs/ultimate-beginner-guide-opencode/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Gadgets we use: https://www.amazon.in/shop/codespace/list/3OR01DMHI4MXZ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Learn with Codespace:- Books We Recommend: https://www.amazon.in/shop/codespace/list/2AU370MGAN0ZM ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Follow us on: ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codespacelab ❤️ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/baraklabs ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀