Boxcode

Free#85 of 103 in AI Coding Assistants

Boxcode: A self-hosted terminal agent with repository context, approvals, diffs, testing, and rollback. Ranked #85 of 103 in AI Coding Assistants by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for small teams wanting a local terminal agent.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Small teams wanting a local terminal agent
Paid from
Free
Coding agent
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Repository-aware context through /init and BOXCODE.md
- Approval prompts, diff previews, testing, and rollback
- Supports any OpenAI-compatible model endpoint
Where it doesn't
- Designed around a terminal workflow
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Selected model endpoints may have separate provider costs

Our verdict on Boxcode

Boxcode is an open-source, terminal-based AI coding assistant from Holbox.ai for developers and small teams that prefer command-line workflows. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, and connects to OpenAI-compatible language-model endpoints. Within a repository, developers can use natural language to inspect, plan, write, and edit code. Boxcode is aimed at users who want control over model providers and visibility into proposed code changes rather than a separate hosted coding environment.

Its standout capability is the combination of repository context and agentic workflow control. The /init command and BOXCODE.md provide project context, while the agent can plan work, edit files, run commands, inspect test results, and iterate across multiple steps. Approval prompts appear before destructive actions and commands, and diff previews make file changes reviewable. Session-level rollback can restore files changed during the session, while local persistence and resume commands support continuing work later. These features give small teams a structured way to delegate multi-step terminal tasks while keeping key actions visible.

Boxcode’s open-source, self-hosted model suits teams that want to select their own OpenAI-compatible endpoint, including hosted or self-hosted model options. The published product details describe an MIT-licensed tool rather than paid product tiers, while selected model providers may charge separately. The trade-off is a terminal-first setup: teams need to manage deployment and their chosen endpoint, and developers who want a graphical or broader integrated development workflow may prefer another tool. Choose Boxcode for repository-aware terminal assistance with approvals and rollback; look elsewhere if managed hosting or a non-terminal experience is the priority.

Questions about Boxcode

What does Boxcode run on? Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs self-hosted.

What does Boxcode integrate with? 1 integration: OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

Who is Boxcode built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).

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Boxcode pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on boxcode.sh

Boxcode fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Code completion	Not verified
Chat assistance	Yes
Coding agent	Yes
Supported IDEs	Not verified
Codebase indexing	Yes
Terminal access	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Pricing	Open source
Website	boxcode.sh
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Boxcode integrations

Boxcode lists 1 integrations on its own site.

OpenAI-compatible endpoints

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