OpenCode Mastery: Building Provider-Agnostic AI Coding Workflows
Master OpenCode, the open-source AI coding agent. Learn to run local models with Ollama, connect cloud models via OpenRouter, use Plan and Build modes, and integrate MCP servers to build powerful applications without vendor lock-in.
Course Overview
Welcome to OpenCode Mastery. In this course, you will learn how to set up and leverage OpenCode—a fully open-source, model-agnostic AI coding agent—to build real-world applications without expensive subscriptions or vendor lock-in.
What You'll Learn
- Local AI Execution: Configure Ollama to run powerful open-source models like Gemma 4 locally on your machine.
- Cloud Flexibility: Connect OpenRouter to access over 75 cloud-based models in a single unified workflow.
- Multi-Agent Workflows: Master Plan and Build modes to systematically design and execute software features.
- Extensibility: Integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect external tools like Notion, Git, and custom APIs.
Prerequisites & Tools
- Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of programming concepts. No prior experience with AI agents is required.
- Tools Used: OpenCode, Ollama, OpenRouter, VS Code, and Python.
Course Content
Introduction to OpenCode and AI Coding Agents
Understanding OpenCode: The Open-Source Coding Agent
OpenCode Architecture, Terminal UI, and Core Commands
Plan and Build Modes: Implementing Features Smarter
Local AI Setup with Ollama and Gemma 4
Installing Ollama and Running Gemma 4 Locally
Configuring OpenCode to Use Ollama
Cloud Model Integration and Multi-Agent Workflows
Connecting OpenCode to OpenRouter for Cloud Models
Mastering Multi-Agent Workflows: Plan and Build Modes
Advanced Customizations: MCP Servers and Automations
Integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers
Workflow Automations, GitHub Actions, and Custom Skills
This course includes
- 2h 3m on-demand video
- 9 lessons across 4 chapters
- 4 interactive quizzes
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Source playlist on YouTube
About the Channel
CodeSpace by BarakLabs — Modern Engineering Made Clear for Tech, SaaS, and AI. We simplify the world of modern engineering through storytelling, case studies, and high-clarity breakdowns. Our mission is to help developers, SaaS founders, and AI-driven teams: ✔ Build smarter with AI ✔ Ship products faster ✔ Scale confidently with modern engineering principles We go beyond tutorials. We teach how to think, build, and scale like a modern engineer. If you want to grow as a modern engineer or accelerate your SaaS/MVP journey, Baraklabs brings you the knowledge, structure, and clarity to get there. 🫰 Know more: https://baraklabs.com/ For collab mail: info@baraklabs.com
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