Using Nemotron 3.5 Super VL in OpenCode is the fastest way to try Nvidia’s new model for free: pick it in the model drop-down and start building. In the video below I ask it to build an entertaining to-do list app, and it delivers. Here’s how to use it in OpenCode, what it’s good at, and what to switch to when you run out of tokens.
Key takeaways
- Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is free in OpenCode at the time of writing.
- Select it from the model drop-down — no setup.
- It scored 71.10 on SWE-bench Verified and 51.78 on SWE-bench Pro.
- Switch to another free OpenCode model if you hit limits.
How to use Nemotron 3.5 Super VL in OpenCode
- Open OpenCode.
- Open the model drop-down and select Nemotron 3.5 Super VL.
- Describe what you want to build — I asked for a beautiful, entertaining to-do list app.
- Review, run and iterate.
It worked nicely in my test and was quick. You can also use it in OpenCode inside an agent OS alongside Hermes and Claude.
How good is it at coding?
| Coding benchmark | Nemotron 3.5 Super VL | Nemotron 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SWE-bench Verified | 71.10 | 73.9 |
| SWE-bench Pro | 51.78 | 49.66 |
| SWE-bench Multilingual | 67.72 | 68.8 |
| LiveCodeBench v6 | 88.22 | 89.2 |
| Terminal-Bench 2.1 | 60.67 | 54.80 |
Solid for a free open model, but behind the top models — Qwen3.8-Flash-Next scores 78.7 on SWE-bench Verified, for example. Use it for prototypes, scripts and everyday builds, and a frontier model for complex production code.
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Why vision helps in OpenCode
Because it reads images, you can show it a screenshot of a design or an error and ask it to build or fix from that. Paste a mock-up and ask for the page; paste a broken UI and ask what’s wrong. That’s something text-only coding models can’t do.
When you run out of tokens
Free models can hit limits. In OpenCode you can switch to another free model from the same drop-down and keep going, or use Nemotron 3.5 Super VL through OpenRouter’s free variant in another tool. I keep a couple of backups ready so a limit never stops a build.
Best uses for Nemotron 3.5 Super VL in OpenCode
- Quick prototypes and small apps.
- Turning screenshots and mock-ups into code.
- Explaining and fixing errors from screenshots.
- Writing scripts and automations.
- Reading documentation PDFs while coding.
Let me be clear: this is not a frontier model. It’s not going to replace Claude Opus 5.5 for your hardest work. What it is: a free, open, fast model that can read screenshots, PDFs and charts and then act on them — which is exactly the job a lot of agent work starts with.
A real example: from screenshot to working page
Try this in OpenCode: take a screenshot of a landing page you like, paste it in, and ask Nemotron 3.5 Super VL to build a similar page for your own product, with your headline and colours. Because it can see the layout, it gets much closer on the first try than a text-only model working from a description. Then ask it to make it responsive and add a contact form. It’s a fast way to go from inspiration to a working prototype.
Getting better results in OpenCode
Be specific about what you want: the framework, the files, the style and what “done” looks like. Ask it to explain its plan before writing code on bigger tasks. Review each change before moving on, and paste screenshots of errors rather than describing them. For complex refactors or large codebases, switch to a frontier model and come back to Nemotron for the quick, visual jobs.
OpenCode inside an agent OS
In my agentic operating system, OpenCode sits next to Hermes, OpenClaw and Claude, all sharing one memory. That means a build started in OpenCode on Nemotron can be picked up by Hermes for testing or documentation, without copying context around. If you want that kind of setup, it’s what we build inside the AI Profit Boardroom.
Final thoughts
A final tip: save the prompts that work. When a prompt gets a great result from Nemotron in OpenCode — a page from a screenshot, a clean bug fix — keep it in a notes file or turn it into a reusable skill. Free models change, but good prompts carry over to whatever model you use next, and they make every future build faster.
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How I’d test it this week
This week, give it three builds: a simple app from a description, a page from a screenshot, and a bug fix from a screenshot of an error. Note how many tries each took. That will show you exactly where it fits in your coding workflow, and where you still want a frontier model.
Keep the results — they’re a useful baseline for comparing future free models as they launch.
Who should use it in OpenCode
It’s ideal for solo builders and small teams who want a free model for everyday coding, people who build from designs and screenshots, and anyone who wants a fast backup when their main model is rate limited. If your work is mostly large, complex codebases, keep a frontier model as your main one and use Nemotron for the quick, visual and exploratory tasks. Either way, having a free model that can see in your OpenCode drop-down is a genuine upgrade.
The bottom line on Nemotron 3.5 Super VL OpenCode
Nemotron 3.5 Super VL in OpenCode is free, quick and can see your screenshots — a great everyday coding model. Pick it from the drop-down and build something today.
FAQ: nemotron 3.5 super vl opencode
Is Nemotron 3.5 Super VL free in OpenCode?
Yes, at the time of writing — select it from the model drop-down.
Is Nemotron 3.5 Super VL good for coding?
It’s solid — 71.10 on SWE-bench Verified — but behind the top coding models.
Can it code from screenshots?
Yes — it reads images, so you can build from mock-ups or debug from screenshots.
What if I run out of free tokens?
Switch to another free OpenCode model or use the OpenRouter free variant.
Can I use it in OpenCode and Hermes?
Yes — both, side by side in an agent OS.
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About Julian Goldie
I’m Julian Goldie — founder of Goldie Agency, best-selling author, and an AI educator with 428K+ YouTube subscribers. I’ve spent 10+ years in SEO and online business and I test every AI agent on my own work before I recommend it. Join the AI Profit Boardroom for the daily builds, or book a free strategy session to talk through yours.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is a living guide to nemotron 3.5 super vl opencode — the facts here move fast and it is updated as they do.
