A free AI coding assistant that actually runs on your machine
Most good AI coding tools cost money, live in the cloud, or both. Wuwei is free, local, and open — out of the box.
"Free" AI coding tools usually aren't: the app is free, but you pay per token, hit a paywall, or ship your code to a cloud you can't see. Wuwei is free the whole way through, runs on your own machine, and does real work — not just autocomplete.
Actually free
Out of the box, no subscription, no credit card — and no "free app, you pay the API" catch.
An agent, not just autocomplete
It reads and writes files, makes precise edits, runs commands, and searches the web — each step with a permission prompt.
Local-first & open source (MIT)
Your code stays on your machine; read exactly what it does. No hidden telemetry.
Bring any model
Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model via vLLM / Ollama — switch anytime.
What you get
| What you care about | Wuwei |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, out of the box |
| Capability | An agent that finishes the task |
| Where your code lives | Local-first, on your machine |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) |
| Model choice | Bring any model |
| Platforms | Windows / macOS / Linux |
Free, local, open — hand your idea to Wuwei and it turns it into working code. You just set the intent.
FAQ
Is Wuwei really a free AI coding assistant?
Yes. Wuwei is a free, local-first, open-source (MIT) AI agent that reads and writes files, edits code, and runs commands for you. Bring Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model.
Is Wuwei free?
Yes — out of the box, no subscription and no credit card. Start with no sign-up, or bring your own API key.
Which platforms does Wuwei support?
Windows, macOS and Linux — download from the website and start instantly.
Is my code safe with Wuwei?
Your project and code stay on your own machine (local-first). It's open source (MIT) so the logic is auditable, and it asks for confirmation before writing files or running commands.