Qwen Code - a powerful open-source coding agent + NO TELEMETRY FORK
Fully local coding agent runs Qwen3-Coder models offline with zero API costs and no data collection.
Alibaba's Qwen team has released Qwen Code, an open-source command-line coding agent that functions similarly to Claude Code or Gemini CLI. The tool can autonomously read, write, and reason about codebases for tasks like refactoring, debugging, and boilerplate generation. Its standout feature is integration with LM Studio: users can run Qwen3-Coder models locally and point Qwen Code to localhost:1234 for a completely offline, zero-cost coding assistant. However, the original version includes telemetry that sends data externally. Developer Undici77 created a fork that strips all telemetry, ensuring no code, prompts, or usage data leaves the user's machine. The fork maintains full functionality while offering installation via script or Docker for privacy-conscious developers.
- Qwen Code pairs with LM Studio and Qwen3-Coder for fully local, offline coding assistance with zero API costs
- Community fork removes all telemetry, ensuring no code or prompts leave the user's machine
- Functions as open-source alternative to Claude Code/Gemini CLI with refactoring, debugging, and code explanation capabilities
Why It Matters
Developers gain powerful, private AI coding assistance without cloud dependencies, API costs, or data privacy concerns.