Opencode Zen

Opencode CLI Skill

Overview

This skill enables invocation of the opencode CLI in headless mode for automated AI analysis, code reviews, and generating insights without launching the TUI.

Use opencode for:

• Second opinions on code or architecture
• Batch analysis of multiple files
• Alternative AI perspectives (different model families)
• Scenarios where the user explicitly requests opencode

Available Providers

Check current providers with opencode models. Common options:

Note: The opencode-zen alias referenced in examples is a custom provider configuration. Until configured, substitute with an available model (e.g., groq/qwen-qwq-32b).

Instructions

Basic Headless Invocation

# Basic prompt (uses default model)
opencode run "Your prompt here"

# With specific model
opencode run -m groq/qwen-qwq-32b "Your prompt here"

# With file context
opencode run -m groq/llama-3.3-70b-versatile "Analyze this file" -f src/main.rs

# Multiple files
opencode run "Compare these two implementations" -f src/v1.rs -f src/v2.rs

Output Control

# JSON output for parsing
opencode run "Your prompt" --format json

# Save output to file
opencode run "Your prompt" > output.txt

# Show logs for debugging
opencode run "Your prompt" --print-logs

Configuration Options

Examples

Example 1: Code Review

# Get a second opinion on a module
opencode run -m groq/qwen-qwq-32b \
  "Review this code for bugs, performance issues, and maintainability. Be critical." \
  -f boundary/commands.ss \
  > docs/peer-review/opencode-commands-review.md

Example 2: Batch Analysis

# Analyze multiple files for potential issues
for file in core/base/*.ss; do
    echo "Analyzing $file..."
    opencode run -m groq/llama-3.3-70b-versatile \
      "Check for: 1) potential runtime errors, 2) missing edge cases, 3) unclear logic" \
      -f "$file" --format json >> reports/core-base-audit.json
done

Example 3: Tech Debt Report

# Comprehensive tech debt assessment
opencode run -m groq/deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b \
  "Analyze this codebase for technical debt. Identify: duplicated code, missing tests, complex functions, outdated patterns. Prioritize by impact." \
  -f core/types/*.ss \
  > reports/opencode-tech-debt-types.md

Example 4: Architecture Review

# Get architectural feedback
opencode run -m groq/qwen-qwq-32b \
  "Review this module's architecture. What are the design trade-offs? What would you change?" \
  -f core/lang/eval.ss -f core/lang/compile.ss \
  > reports/lang-architecture-review.md

Example 5: Multi-turn Session

# Start a session
opencode run -m groq/qwen-qwq-32b "Explain the type inference algorithm" -f core/types/infer.ss

# Continue the conversation
opencode run -c "What are the edge cases I should test?"

# Or by session ID
opencode run -s abc123 "Show me example inputs that would fail"

Best Practices

1. Model Selection: Use groq/* models for speed, opencode/* for variety
2. Use JSON for Scripts: --format json for any automated processing
3. File Context: Always use -f rather than piping file contents for better context handling
4. Session Continuity: Use -c or -s for follow-up questions
5. Parallel Execution: Run multiple opencode run commands in parallel for batch work (they're stateless unless using sessions)

Piping and Composition

# Analyze command output
opencode run "Explain these test failures" -f <(npm test 2>&1 | tail -50)

# Chain with jq for JSON processing
opencode run "List all functions" -f src/utils.ts --format json | jq -r '.response'

# Use heredoc for complex prompts
opencode run -m groq/qwen-qwq-32b << 'EOF'
Review this code with focus on:
1. Security vulnerabilities
2. Performance bottlenecks
3. Code clarity
EOF

Integration with The Fold

When using opencode within The Fold:

1. Second Opinions: Use for architectural reviews alongside Gemini - different model families catch different issues
2. Document Results: Save valuable insights to docs/peer-review/ or reports/
3. Forum Integration: Post summaries via (msg 'engineering ...) for team visibility
4. Batch Workflows: Use in maintenance scripts for periodic code health checks

Comparison with Gemini CLI

Both tools are useful for different perspectives - use them together for comprehensive review coverage.