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mini-SWE-agent vs Qwen Code
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| Fact | mini-SWE-agent | Qwen Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.2k | 28k |
| Latest | v2.4.6 | sdk-typescript-v0.1.18 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 48+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →
Partialmini-SWE-agentA minimal agent that works through bash commands only, aimed at benchmarks and scripting.
Full replacementQwen CodeTerminal agent that started from Gemini CLI, tuned for Qwen models and open to other providers.
mini-SWE-agent
- v2.4.62026-07-23fix(agents): count billed calls that fail to parse against cost_limit
- v2.4.52026-07-06fix(config): read config files as UTF-8 regardless of locale
- v2.4.42026-07-02fix: remove startup-banner emoji that crashes import on non-UTF stdout
- v2.4.32026-06-29fix(run): pass the startup_command as a dict to env.execute() function.
- v2.4.22026-06-18Small release to bump image versions in programbench runner.
Qwen Code
- sdk-typescript-v0.1.182026-10-05SDK TypeScript Release v0.1.18
- desktop-v0.25.02026-10-05Qwen Code Desktop v0.25.0
- v0.25.02026-10-05Release v0.25.0
- v0.24.7-nightly.20261004.9915c7ff8f2026-10-04Release v0.24.7-nightly.20261004.9915c7ff8fpre-release
- v0.24.7-nightly.20261003.2c591ecc082026-10-03Release v0.24.7-nightly.20261003.2c591ecc08pre-release
mini-SWE-agent
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Qwen Code
unsigned The latest release, sdk-typescript-v0.1.18, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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