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OpenCode's free tier can only be used from within OpenCode. Download it at https://opencode.ai and keep building. #55443
Description
Description
[Updated]
Im using the free model, after 10 min was working fine
as trouble shooting I unistall and reinstall it but still showing that message.
windows
OpenCode version 2.0.29
i have a cli version 2.0.29
Plugins
no
OpenCode version
2.0.29
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Operating System
windows
Terminal
windows
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opencode-agent commentedon Oct 14, 2026
Thanks for the report! I think this is a duplicate of #55435, which reports the same error on Windows with OpenCode 2.0.29 using a free model: it worked for a while, then this message appeared and stayed even after reinstalling.
Several people have reported this error today. Possible duplicates and related issues, ordered from most to least likely:
shell/bash: deny). Only relevant if you use custom agentsThe bot will close this issue as a duplicate in 1 day unless you reply explaining how your problem is different. If you have more details (which free model, whether it happens in a brand-new session, CLI or Desktop), please add them on #55435.
likemecat commentedon Oct 14, 2026
Guys, if your opencode configuration has provider: "https://opencode.ai/zen/v1", just delete that provider and it should work.
Taiizor commentedon Oct 14, 2026
What do you mean? Where do we delete it from?
likemecat commentedon Oct 14, 2026
@Taiizor can you send me your opencode configuration? Win + R, type: .config and then enter, go to opencode folder and there should be opencode.json or .jsonc, open it and give me its content
Taiizor commentedon Oct 14, 2026
I don't have a config file; well, it's empty.
likemecat commentedon Oct 14, 2026
@Taiizor okay, i understand, if you dont have anything in it, just paste this into it and save it:
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json"
}
muhammadsami987123 commentedon Oct 14, 2026
Hey everyone,
After spending two to three hours digging into search results and troubleshooting without finding a direct solution, I went back to the official documentation.
It turns out the fix was surprisingly simple: if OpenCode isn't responding as expected, just press the /connects key to bring up the command palette / menu, and select /connect. Once executed, everything connects and functions smoothly. And login with open code console. Now this problem is fix
Leaving this here in case anyone else runs into the same issue!
tbreuss commentedon Oct 14, 2026
@muhammadsami987123 What exactly do I need to connect to in order to work with the free models?
muhammadsami987123 commentedon Oct 14, 2026
I’ve fixed the issue, and the solution is working for me now. If you’re still facing the same problem with OpenCode, try this simple method:
Alternatively, you can choose another supported provider, such as Google or OpenAI, if you prefer.
In my case, logging in through OpenCode Zen resolved the issue.
If you still don’t understand the process or need any help, feel free to tag me on LinkedIn. I’ll be happy to explain the steps and help you resolve the issue.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-sami--/
Give it a try, and hopefully, it will work for you too!
tbreuss commentedon Oct 14, 2026
@muhammadsami987123 Thanks, now I get it, too.
Even from the desktop, you have to connect to the OpenCode console (in my case for using the free tier) and then follow the next steps. After that, it worked again. That was a little annoying.
muhammadsami987123 commentedon Oct 14, 2026
You're welcome! 😊 Glad it worked for you too. Yes, even on the desktop, you need to authenticate through the OpenCode CLI to get everything working again with the free tier. It was a bit confusing, but hopefully, this helps others facing the same issue!
opencode-agent commentedon Oct 15, 2026
Closing this as a duplicate of #55435, which reports the same free-tier error on Windows with OpenCode 2.0.29. We haven't heard back about how this one is different, so please follow #55435 for updates. If you find out more, like which free model you used or whether it also happens in a brand-new session, please add it there. If your problem turns out to be different, reply here and we can reopen this.