Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Jinyang
What is Jinyang?
Jinyang is an open-source autonomous coding agent that runs on top of Linear. It spawns 88 parallel agents via git worktrees to handle software development tasks without API costs, using open-source models like Kimi K2.5, GLM 4.7, and Qwen.
How is Jinyang different from Claude Code?
Jinyang is the open-source alternative to Claude Code. While Claude Code uses proprietary Claude API and costs money, Jinyang uses free open-source models (Kimi, GLM, Qwen) and runs 88 parallel agents simultaneously via git worktrees. It is self-hosted, meaning your code never leaves your machine.
Is Jinyang free?
Yes, Jinyang is 100% free forever. No API bills, no subscriptions, no usage limits. You run it on your own hardware using open-source models.
What models does Jinyang support?
Jinyang supports Kimi K2.5, GLM 4.7, Qwen, and any OpenRouter-compatible models. You can also use local models via LM Studio or Ollama.
How do the 88 parallel agents work?
Jinyang creates isolated git worktrees for each Linear issue. Each worktree runs an independent agent that can work on its task without interfering with others. This allows true parallelization - 88 agents can work on 88 different issues simultaneously.
Is my code safe with Jinyang?
Yes, Jinyang is self-hosted. Your code stays on your machines, always. Unlike cloud-based solutions, nothing is sent to external APIs unless you explicitly configure it that way.
What are the system requirements?
You need Node.js 18+, Git with worktree support, a Linear API key, and access to an LLM (local via LM Studio/Ollama or remote via OpenRouter).
Does Jinyang require Linear?
Yes, Jinyang is built specifically for Linear integration. It auto-delegates from Linear issues and provides two-way sync. This is what makes it "Linear Native".
Can I use Claude with Jinyang?
Technically yes via OpenRouter, but that defeats the purpose. Jinyang is designed for open-source models that are free. Using Claude would incur API costs.
Why is it called Jinyang?
Jinyang is the Chinese knock-off of Cyrus (the original Claude Code for Linear). The name references the character Jian Yang from Silicon Valley - who is known for making knock-offs and saying "I am not 996. I am 247."
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