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Best local coding model for OpenCode (2026): which ones call tools, and what fits your GPU

OpenCode only works when the model can call tools and holds 64K of context. Seven local models pass the first test. Here is what each one needs in VRAM, worked out from their configs.

Aliteq Team · 6d ago · 11 min

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Claude Code, Codex or OpenCode on a local model (Ollama)

All three coding agents can run on your own GPU through Ollama. The catch is 64k of context, which Ollama doesn't give you by default. Which agent to pick, and what your card can actually hold.

Aliteq Team · Sep 25 · 9 min

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How to use Ollama with OpenCode (local models, 2026)

ollama launch opencode or one opencode.json block, plus the 64k context OpenCode requires, why tool calls fail without it, and what fits on your GPU at that length.

Aliteq Team · Sep 25 · 6 min