OpenCode Tutorial for Beginners: Setup, Agents, Skills & MCP
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Visit sintra.ai/leonvanzyl or use my promo code leonvanzyl at checkout to receive limited time offer of 72% off on all plans 🚀 Free resources: source code, prompts, workflows + peer discussion https://skool.com/leonvanzyl 🧪 Agentic Labs: AI coding courses, live Q&A, weekly builder challenges, dire...
Visit sintra.ai/leonvanzyl or use my promo code leonvanzyl at checkout to receive limited time offer of 72% off on all plans 🚀 Free resources: source code, prompts, workflows + peer discussion https://skool.com/leonvanzyl 🧪 Agentic Labs: AI coding courses, live Q&A, weekly builder challenges, direct access to me + a serious builder community https://skool.com/agentic-labs OpenCode is the open source coding agent that is quickly becoming a serious alternative to Claude Code. In this opencode tutorial, you will learn how to install OpenCode, connect free AI models through OpenCode Zen or premium providers like OpenAI, and master advanced features including agent skills, sub agents, MCP servers, and background agents. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - OpenCode intro and overview 00:39 - Installing OpenCode in seconds 01:25 - Connecting providers and OpenCode Zen 02:20 - Free AI coding models walkthrough 03:46 - Scaffolding a Next js project 04:55 - Subscriptions vs API keys 06:00 - Connecting OpenAI and GPT 5 07:30 - Installing agent skills from skills sh 10:30 - AGENTS md memory file setup 13:00 - Sub agents and context window protection 15:30 - Design system for consistent UI 15:50 - Sponsor message 18:00 - Building the AI Project Planner app 22:30 - Saving plans for future sessions 24:30 - Creating custom sub agents 28:30 - Playwright MCP server setup 30:30 - Auto testing the app with browser MCP Business & sponsorship enquiries: leon.vanzyl@gmail.com #opencode #agenticcoding
What learners say
AI summaryLearners find this tutorial clear, concise, and highly informative, especially for beginners getting started with OpenCode. Many appreciate the thorough walkthrough of setup, agents, skills, and MCP, though some note the repository has been archived and a few struggle with installation or finding referenced files.
What learners praise
- Clear and concise explanations
- Great for beginners
- Covers setup, agents, skills, and MCP thoroughly
- Practical and useful walkthrough
Common caveats
- Repository is archived and no longer maintained
- Some users cannot find the referenced GitHub repo or AGENT.md file
- Installation issues on Windows (WSL vs. CMD confusion)
- Occasional missing or outdated skills (e.g., Next.js skills by Vercel)
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