Qwen Code Guide
Qwen’s open-source terminal agent for repository work and configurable model access.
Last verified: · How we verifySuitable workflows
Developers using Qwen models and Alibaba ModelStudio for coding tasks.
Limitations and billing
Current setup uses provider authentication; do not assume an older free OAuth quota still applies.
Capabilities we verified
This is an evidence-based shortlist, not an exhaustive feature inventory. Omitted capabilities have not been checked for this record.
Pricing & usage
See official pricing
ModelStudio or configured provider billing. The cost of metered usage or an external agent can be separate from the subscription.
Check official pricing ↗Models & access
Alibaba ModelStudio API access or Token Plan; other providers depend on configuration.
Verified families: Qwen.
Official model information ↗Install and start the CLI
Node.js 22+ for npm; native installers are also documented.
Installation command · npm
npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code@latestOpen your project folder in a terminal, then run:
qwenAccount and authentication
Use the first-run provider menu or /auth to configure your ModelStudio account.
Project configuration and tools
Run /doctor to inspect configuration; extensions package additional commands and integrations.
First task to try
Locate a module, explain its behavior, then generate and run a focused test.
Official configuration reference ↗Related CLI tools
All AI CLI tools →
Project evaluation checklist
- Open a small, familiar project and confirm that your essential language tooling works.
- Give the agent one bounded change with an observable acceptance criterion.
- Review the diff, run the project’s checks and compare the result with your current workflow.
- Inspect usage after the task. Estimate a month of similar work, including any separate model or agent bill.