Which CLI coding agent will be the most popular EOY2026? [add answers]

Question

Resolves to whichever coding agent i consider to be the most popular by January 1, 2027, informed by MAU, subscriber counts, amount of tokens processed, etc. I might resolve through a poll if i feel like it is too close.

To be considered a CLI coding agent:
- It has to run on the terminal
- It has to have the ability to edit, create and delete files by prompting it using natural language

Manifold Markets · Answer

Per Manifold Markets prediction market, Claude Code, followed by Codex CLI and Hermes Agent are most likely. See the market for live updates (26 traders, as of Aug 20, 2026).