Key Info

Terminal coding agents have broadly adopted fullscreen TUI interfaces, while opencode introduces opencode mini, a minimal scrollback-focused variant of its tool.

Highlights

  • Nearly every terminal coding agent has now switched to a fullscreen TUI design
  • The shift comes after earlier criticism of fullscreen approaches in terminals
  • opencode mini is presented as a minimal, scrollback-friendly version of opencode
  • Positioned as a timely alternative for users who prefer traditional scrollback workflows