OpenCode already has graphical options
OpenCode's official introduction lists its terminal interface, desktop app and IDE extension. Its Web documentation also describes a local browser interface.
If you like OpenCode and only want to spend less time in the terminal, start with those official options. You do not have to migrate to another product just to get a window.
Choose the workflow you actually want
| Option | When it makes sense | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| OpenCode Desktop | You want OpenCode in a desktop app. | Current installer, system requirements and provider setup. |
| OpenCode Web | You want to work with OpenCode sessions in a browser. | Local-server setup and authentication before network access. |
| A separate app such as Wuwei | You are willing to change products for a different desktop workflow. | Provider support, model costs and whether the app fits your project. |
These are workflow choices, not benchmark rankings. Desktop and Web are interfaces for OpenCode, not two competing products. Do not assume that OpenCode settings or sessions automatically transfer to a different app.
How to try OpenCode's browser interface
If OpenCode is already installed, its documentation says to run `opencode web`. This starts a local server on 127.0.0.1 and opens the interface in your browser. If you need to install OpenCode first, follow its official installation guide for your system.
Keep the initial test local. OpenCode warns that the server is unsecured without OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD; configure authentication before enabling network access. For Windows, the Web guide recommends WSL for the best experience.
This is an official documented entry point, not a claim that we tested it on your machine.
When Wuwei is worth a look
Consider Wuwei if you want to try a separate desktop application for working with local files. It is not an OpenCode extension and does not replace the interface of an existing OpenCode installation.
[See Wuwei's desktop workflow](/) before downloading. Compare it with the OpenCode interface you prefer using a small project, and check the providers and tools you actually need rather than choosing by the number of buttons.
What does “free” cover?
Separate the application download from model usage. A cloud provider can charge for requests even when the client is free. With Wuwei, check current pricing and hosted-service terms; your own provider key and hosted access are different billing routes.
Also separate a local interface from local inference. A desktop app can work with files on your computer while sending model requests to a cloud provider. Review the provider's data terms before opening a sensitive project.
Before installing a separate app
- Open the official site on your computer and find the current installer for your operating system.
- Check the processor architecture, especially Apple Silicon versus Intel on a Mac. If no matching build is offered, stop rather than trying another platform's package.
- Read the model-access and pricing terms before choosing a provider or hosted service.
- Try a non-sensitive test folder first. Review permissions and proposed file changes before allowing commands or edits.
If your operating system blocks a download or reports a damaged file, verify the source and read the exact warning before proceeding. Do not bypass a specific malware warning just to finish installing.
FAQ
Does OpenCode have a GUI?** Yes. Its official documentation lists a desktop app and IDE extension, and its Web guide describes a browser interface.
**Do I need an alternative to avoid the terminal?** Not necessarily. Try OpenCode's official graphical options first if you want to stay with OpenCode.
Is Wuwei an OpenCode add-on?** No. Wuwei is a separate desktop application. Do not assume OpenCode settings or sessions transfer automatically.
**Does a local app mean the model works offline?** No. That depends on the model and provider you select. A desktop interface can still use a cloud model.