Solo-fit verdict
The jobCharm's terminal coding agent for many LLM providers, with LSP context and MCPVisit github.com
Best forTerminal users on macOS, Linux, Windows or BSD who bring their own keys
Skip ifYou need an OSI open-source licence (Crush uses FSL), or skills support
Verified Oct 5, 20262 sourcesLive
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Editor notes
A terminal agent with broad OS coverage, LSP context and MCP over stdio, HTTP and SSE. It's free to use with your own provider keys, or with Charm's Hyper provider. The licence is the Functional Source License (source-available), not a classic open-source licence.
Charm's glamorous terminal coding agent.
Summary
Crush is a terminal AI coding agent from Charm (makers of Bubble Tea) that works across macOS, Linux, Windows and BSDs. It connects to many LLM providers or Charm's own Hyper provider, uses LSPs for extra context, and extends via MCP servers over stdio, HTTP and SSE.
Key details
| Surface | CLI/TUI |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macoslinuxwindows |
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | ✓ Yes |
| MCP Support | ✓ Yes |
| Agent Skills Support | ✗ No |
| Open Source | ✗ No(FSL-1.1-MIT) |
Installation
Terminal
brew install charmbracelet/tap/crushAlternative installation methods:
npm install -g @charmland/crushwinget install charmbracelet.crushPricing
From the vendor's pricing pageVerified Oct 5, 2026
| Plan | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Crush | Free | |
| Charm Hyper | Price pending |