OpenHands CLI + Gemini 2.5 Pro This IS A REALLY AWESOME Alternative to CLAUDE CODE!
AI Summary
The video introduces OpenHands CLI, an open-source command-line interface tool that interacts with OpenHands agents directly from the terminal, similar to Claude Code. It supports natural language tasks and interactive commands without requiring a browser and provides real-time feedback. The creator demonstrates installation methods via pip or Docker and highlights initialization steps, including selecting providers and models like Anthropic or Gemini 2.5 Pro. Key CLI commands such as settings, status, help, new, init, exit, and resume are overviewed, with explanations of their functionalities. The video includes a demonstration of OpenHands CLI creating a simple Minesweeper game, showcasing its efficiency and performance relative to alternatives like OpenCode, Claude Code, and Aider. Notable limitations include lack of support for MCP servers and absence of an SDK, though it works well with the local Devstrol model by Mestrol. The presenter recommends trying it out for lightweight and fast coding tasks, encouraging viewers to share feedback and subscribe.