Crab Code

Crab Code is a Rust-native agentic coding CLI that aligns with Claude Code's toolset, permission model, and interaction patterns while supporting any LLM provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Bedrock, Vertex). Fully open-source with Apache 2.0 licensing. Best for developers who want a fast, Rust-based Claude Code alternative.

AI ToolFree Tier: Free open-source (Apache 2.0); requires API keysCompany: LingcoderCategory: CLI ToolsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: git clone https://github.com/lingcoder/crab-code.git → cargo build --release → ./target/release/crab → Configure a provider

Crab Code

Rust-native Claude Code alternative — any LLM provider, MCP compatible

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Crab Code is a Rust-native agentic coding CLI that aligns with Claude Code's toolset, permission model, and interaction patterns while supporting any LLM provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Bedrock, Vertex). Fully open-source with Apache 2.0 licensing. Best for developers who want a fast, Rust-based Claude Code alternative.

FREE TIER
Free open-source (Apache 2.0); requires API keys
COMPANY
Lingcoder
CATEGORY
CLI Tools › Coding Agents
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Local execution; config in ~/.crab/config.toml
TAGS
codingrustclaude-compatiblemcpcli

QUICK START

git clone https://github.com/lingcoder/crab-code.git → cargo build --release → ./target/release/crab → Configure a provider

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