mid_model_research/README.md

Coding Harness Feedback Analysis

Research on four coding agent harnesses to understand what works best for different model sizes, particularly smaller/local models.

Folder Structure

├── AGENTS.md              # Project overview and data collection strategy
├── Research*.md           # Prompt research and orchestration strategies
│
├── opencode/              # Go-based coding agent
│   ├── feedback/
│   │   ├── frontier/      # GPT-5.4, Claude Opus, Gemini feedback
│   │   └── localllm/      # Local model feedback (prompting, tool handling)
│   └── repo/              # Source code (submodule)
│
├── pi/                    # Minimal terminal coding harness by Mario Zechner
│   ├── feedback/
│   │   ├── frontier/      # (empty - in progress)
│   │   └── localllm/      # (empty - in progress)
│   └── repo/              # Source code (submodule)
│
├── hermes/                # Nous Research's agent
│   ├── feedback/
│   │   ├── frontier/      # Claude, GPT, budget provider feedback
│   │   ├── localllm/      # Qwen, Gemma, local model feedback
│   │   └── general/       # Bug reports, benchmarks, features
│   └── repo/              # Source code (submodule)
│
└── forgecode/             # AI pair programmer with sub-agents
    ├── feedback/
    │   ├── frontier/      # GPT-5.4, Claude, Gemini, pricing, security
    │   └── localllm/      # Qwen, MiniMax, GLM, DeepSeek feedback
    └── repo/              # Source code (submodule)

Quick Navigation

Harness	Feedback Location	Key Topics
opencode	opencode/feedback/	Tool calling, local model prompting
pi	pi/feedback/	(Being researched)
hermes	hermes/feedback/	Terminal-bench results, local setup
forgecode	forgecode/feedback/	Pricing, benchmarks, security

Feedback Format

Each feedback file includes:

• Model name/size/provider
• Task performance or benchmark results
• Issues encountered
• What worked well
• Source reference (URL, Discord, GitHub issues)

Research Focus

• Tool handling and capabilities
• Skills system effectiveness
• Prompt engineering strategies
• Context management
• Error recovery