Xiaomi has open-sourced MiMo Code V0.1.0, a new terminal-based artificial intelligence coding assistant built for long-running software projects, making it completely free for anyone to download and use. The tool is based on the open-source OpenCode project and has been released under the MIT license, meaning developers can use, modify, and build on it freely. It includes free access to MiMo-V2.5, Xiaomi’s latest multimodal artificial intelligence model, and users can also connect MiMo Code to third-party services such as DeepSeek, Kimi, and GLM if they prefer a different backend.
The central differentiator of MiMo Code over competing artificial intelligence coding assistants is its persistent memory system. Most artificial intelligence coding tools rely heavily on the model’s active context window, and once that window fills up, the assistant begins losing earlier decisions, conversations, or project details from its working memory. MiMo Code uses a dedicated background subagent to manage and store context while the user works. When the active conversation approaches its limit, the subagent automatically condenses the work into a structured summary, allowing the main coding agent to continue working without losing important context from earlier in the session. MiMo Code also includes a feature called /dream, which runs automatically every seven days. It launches a separate maintenance agent that reviews old sessions and memory files, removes duplicate information, checks file paths, and compresses everything into an updated long-term memory store.
MiMo Code includes a dedicated Harness system built specifically for MiMo models, designed to use the model’s capabilities more directly rather than treating it as a basic application programming interface endpoint. The tool also includes Compose mode, activated by pressing the Tab key, where users can provide a rough idea or project goal and the agent will handle the wider workflow including planning, design, coding, testing, and review. Xiaomi says this approach can produce what it calls an industrial-grade finished product. Voice input is also built in, powered by MiMo-V2.5-ASR, allowing users to dictate commands, correct typos, or trigger actions without typing them manually.
On benchmarks, Xiaomi says MiMo Code scored 62 percent on SWE-Bench Pro and 73 percent on Terminal Bench 2, results the company claims put MiMo Code around five percentage points ahead of comparable scores while using the same underlying base model. Installation is straightforward: on macOS and Linux a single terminal command handles setup, while Windows users can install through npm. After installation, users can launch the assistant by typing mimo in the terminal, and the first setup process guides users through model configuration. Xiaomi says the free MiMo-V2.5 channel can be used without creating an account or completing registration. By open-sourcing MiMo Code under the MIT license and offering free model access, Xiaomi is positioning the tool as a genuinely accessible alternative for developers seeking a terminal-based workflow with strong context management for complex, long-running software projects.
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