Consider provide a call forwarding script for opencode in WSL on Windows host? #8844

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opened 2026-02-16 18:11:00 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @YangHgRi on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @jayair on GitHub.

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Official documentation once suggested Windows users use opencode in WSL, which is good, but a bit troublesome for users (especially when project files are on Windows). This type of script can help users complete the migration and could be considered for inclusion in the documentation's tips.

https://gist.github.com/YangHgRi/9356a59f81251e768619a0f1b258ac6b

Usage Scenarios:

To eliminate the need for two separate inputs (wsl + opencode) every time, achieving the objective with a single command.
Provide compatibility for invoking open-code programs, such as VSC's opencode extension, by making the WSL environment transparent.
Feature list:

automatic parameter pass-through
display end message
call forwarding
path conversion
Setup

Add the script's absolute path to the PATH environment variable, then use opencode in WSL just like you would use open-code on the host machine.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bbd842d4-c364-44c4-bebf-a0d6e09bd27a

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8387b4a9-6ffe-46fd-9182-277759f58907

Originally created by @YangHgRi on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026). Originally assigned to: @jayair on GitHub. ### Question Official documentation once suggested Windows users use opencode in WSL, which is good, but a bit troublesome for users (especially when project files are on Windows). This type of script can help users complete the migration and could be considered for inclusion in the documentation's tips. https://gist.github.com/YangHgRi/9356a59f81251e768619a0f1b258ac6b Usage Scenarios: To eliminate the need for two separate inputs (wsl + opencode) every time, achieving the objective with a single command. Provide compatibility for invoking open-code programs, such as VSC's opencode extension, by making the WSL environment transparent. Feature list: automatic parameter pass-through display end message call forwarding path conversion Setup Add the script's absolute path to the PATH environment variable, then use opencode in WSL just like you would use open-code on the host machine. https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bbd842d4-c364-44c4-bebf-a0d6e09bd27a https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8387b4a9-6ffe-46fd-9182-277759f58907
yindo added the windowsdocs labels 2026-02-16 18:11:00 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #5635: feat(desktop): Add option to run OpenCode backend via WSL on Windows - Discusses allowing Desktop app to run backend via WSL
  • #11256: [BUG] OpenCode installs to WSL on Windows - Related issue about WSL installation problems on Windows
  • #6941: [FEATURE]: WSL support connection and SSH forwarding - Requests WSL connection support for Desktop app
  • #8136: [FEATURE]: Multiple Terminal Support on Windows (PowerShell & WSL) - Requests WSL terminal support alongside PowerShell

Feel free to ignore if this call forwarding script approach addresses your specific use case differently than those issues.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #5635: feat(desktop): Add option to run OpenCode backend via WSL on Windows - Discusses allowing Desktop app to run backend via WSL - #11256: [BUG] OpenCode installs to WSL on Windows - Related issue about WSL installation problems on Windows - #6941: [FEATURE]: WSL support connection and SSH forwarding - Requests WSL connection support for Desktop app - #8136: [FEATURE]: Multiple Terminal Support on Windows (PowerShell & WSL) - Requests WSL terminal support alongside PowerShell Feel free to ignore if this call forwarding script approach addresses your specific use case differently than those issues.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#8844