crab-code
crab-code is an MCP server by lingcoder. 🦀 Open-source alternative to Claude Code, built from scratch in Rust. Agentic coding CLI — thinks, plans, and executes with any LLM. Compatible with Claude Code workflows. It has 76 GitHub stars and ranks #1035 of 11627 in Miscellaneous by stars.
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Author
- lingcoder
- GitHub stars
- 76
- This week
- Tracking since 20 Oct 2026
- Language
- Rust
- License
- MIT (open source)
- Last update
- 2026-10-14 (10 days ago)
- Links
- Source
How to install crab-code
Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the crab-code repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is crab-code?
crab-code is an MCP server by lingcoder in the Miscellaneous category. 🦀 Open-source alternative to Claude Code, built from scratch in Rust. Agentic coding CLI — thinks, plans, and executes with any LLM. Compatible with Claude Code workflows. It has 76 GitHub stars and ranks #1035 of 11627 in Miscellaneous by stars.
Is crab-code free and open source?
Yes. crab-code is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.
What are the alternatives to crab-code?
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