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Qwen Code vs SWE-agent

The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.

Qwen Code vs SWE-agent
Fact	Qwen Code	SWE-agent
Language	TypeScript	Python
Licence	Apache-2.0	MIT
Stars	28k	20k
Latest	sdk-typescript-v0.1.18	v1.1.0
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 1 day between releases	about 90 days between releases
Active contributors	48+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	2 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 →
Full replacementQwen CodeTerminal agent that started from Gemini CLI, tuned for Qwen models and open to other providers.
PartialSWE-agentTakes a GitHub issue and works on a fix with the model of your choice, aimed at autonomous runs rather than interactive sessions.