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Minimal Claude Code alternative. Single Python file, zero dependencies, ~250 lines.
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# nanocode Minimal Claude Code alternative. Single Python file, zero dependencies, ~250 lines. Built using Claude Code, then used to build itself.  ## Features - Full agentic loop with tool use - Tools: `read`, `write`, `edit`, `glob`, `grep`, `bash` - Conversation history - Colored terminal output ## Usage ```bash export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-key" python nanocode.py ``` ### OpenRouter Use [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai) to access any model: ```bash export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your-key" python nanocode.py ``` To use a different model: ```bash export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your-key" export MODEL="openai/gpt-5.2" python nanocode.py ``` ## Commands - `/c` - Clear conversation - `/q` or `exit` - Quit ## Tools | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `read` | Read file with line numbers, offset/limit | | `write` | Write content to file | | `edit` | Replace string in file (must be unique) | | `glob` | Find files by pattern, sorted by mtime | | `grep` | Search files for regex | | `bash` | Run shell command | ## Example ``` ──────────────────────────────────────── ❯ what files are here? ──────────────────────────────────────── ⏺ Glob(**/*.py) ⎿ nanocode.py ⏺ There's one Python file: nanocode.py ``` ## License MIT
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Would you bet a product on this? Bounded 0–100 and slow moving.
matched fp:3e485e863e11f9b8, llm:description: 'Minimal Claude Code alternative. Single Python file, zero dependencies, ~250 lines.' (implies lightweight local Claude-like chatbot/code model interface or imitation)
matched fp:3e485e863e11f9b8, llm:description: 'Minimal Claude Code alternative. Single Python file, zero dependencies, ~250 lines.' (implies lightweight local Claude-like chatbot/code model interface or imitation)
matched fp:3e485e863e11f9b8, llm:description: 'Minimal Claude Code alternative. Single Python file, zero dependencies, ~250 lines.' (implies lightweight local Claude-like chatbot/code model interface or imitation)