Comparison

Cursor vs OpenCode

How the two compare on the things that decide whether your setup carries over: open standards, license, models and where they run.

CursorOpenCode
MakerAnysphereAnomaly (SST)
LicenseProprietaryMIT
ModelsSee vendor docs75+ providers, including local models
Runs inIDE, CLI, WebTerminal, IDE, Desktop
MCPMCP: supportedMCP: supported
Agent SkillsAgent Skills: supportedAgent Skills: supported
AGENTS.mdAGENTS.md: supportedAGENTS.md: supported
ACPACP: supportedACP: supported

Key differences

  • OpenCode is open source (MIT); Cursor is proprietary. If you need to self-host, audit or fork the harness, that settles it.
  • Cursor also runs in CLI, Web; OpenCode also runs in Terminal, Desktop.
  • Both support MCP, Agent Skills, AGENTS.md, ACP, so MCP servers, skills and repo instructions you set up carry over if you switch.

In their own words

Cursor

AI editor and coding agent. Supports MCP, Agent Skills, AGENTS.md, and runs as both an ACP agent and client.

OpenCode

Provider-agnostic open-source coding agent for terminal, IDE and desktop. Works with 75+ model providers, including local models.

FAQ

Is Cursor or OpenCode open source?
Cursor is proprietary. OpenCode is open source under MIT.
Do Cursor and OpenCode support MCP servers?
Cursor: yes. OpenCode: yes.
Can I reuse Agent Skills between Cursor and OpenCode?
Yes. Both read the open Agent Skills (SKILL.md) format, so the same skill folder works in both.

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026.