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GPT 5.6 + OpenCode vs Claude + Claude Code - First Impressions

Hamilton Greene

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In this video we discuss thoughts on GPT + OpenCode vs my previous daily driver Claude + Claude Code. 

Original blog post with all links and images: https://hamy.xyz/blog/2026-07_gpt-5-6-opencode-vs-claude-code

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why try alt models + harnesses? 
02:05 - GPT vs Claude
06:30 - OpenCode vs Claude Code
12:15 - GPT + OpenCode Daily Driver

Links:

- How To Create Portable AI Skills Across Harnesses (Claude Code, Codex, Open Code) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkBUI84eGJU
- How I use Claude Code as my personal assistant from my phone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPCUb-3ir8


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