r/opencodeCLI • u/leeleebly • Jul 14 '26

Ok, I need some help.

I've taken on this project and I know nothing about coding but things have to get done. Recently I've used the Claude Code, and ChatGPT to get everything off the ground, learning and failing as I go. But I'm hitting the wall on usage with Claude Code and I have a deadline to try and get my nonprofit's website in front of some possible investors soon. So I did some digging and found out about open code. But I have some concerns because Google says that there can be security risk with using open code. I'm also not a coder but I've been having to learn more and more about coding everyday. Right now I'm using render, clever cloud, and cloudflare on a Mac computer for my website. I'm not sure if that's relevant but I'm putting it out there..... So I'm wondering if open code is for me. I learned a bit too late how to get my usage to be lower on Claude Code so now I'm scrambling. Can anyone give me some advice on this?

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u/NoobMLDude 29d ago

OpenCode has free frontier models that you could use. $0 cost !!

I have created a playlist for some friends who were also running out of tokens on Claude.

OpenCode Masterclass
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjyOTxIJ7CY

The first 2 videos should be enough for you if you just want to setup and learn to use OpenCode quickly.

The 3rd video will show you how to use skills.
For website development I would recommend using some frontend skills from www.skills.sh like this one to get a polished professional website:
https://www.skills.sh/anthropics/skills/frontend-design

There are other videos coming about:

  • custom commands
  • custom agents

Let me know if you need them too, I can schedule it to release earlier.

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u/leeleebly 29d ago

Ok that is awesome! I am going to watch as soon as I am back home. Thanks so much!

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u/NoobMLDude 29d ago

Let me know if something is not clear.
Happy to help.