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Kilo Code

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Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud, with 500+ models at zero inference markup and BYOK.

What it does

Kilo Code is an MIT-licensed AI coding agent that runs across VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI and cloud. It gives access to 500+ models with no inference markup, supports bringing your own keys and local models, and exposes the prompt, context and decisions for auditability. Specialized modes let developers switch between planning and writing code with one agent.

How to use: Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code marketplace. Once installed, you can use commands like /newtask to delegate subtasks, utilize architect mode for solution design, code mode for implementation, and debug mode for issue fixing.

Core features

500+ AI models at zero inference markup
Bring-your-own-keys and local model support
MIT-licensed, fully open source
Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud
Agent modes (Code, Architect)
Parallel isolated worktrees
Slack code reviewer and gateway

Best for

→Writing and refactoring production code with AI
→Planning features before implementation
→Running agents across multiple IDEs and the CLI

Pricing

Free
Teams
$15/user
KiloClaw hosting: from
$55/mo
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Reviews

Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement YouTube videos — not sponsored.

Kilo Code in 100 Seconds: Agentic Engineering in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and Cloud
Kilo · 26M views
Kilo Code + VS Code is the Ultimate AI Coding Agent For Beginners
Nathan Sebhastian · 60K views
Apple Took Years to Catch Up. Kilo Code Took 6 Weeks--and It's Coming for Lovable, Cursor, Replit
AI News & Strategy Daily | Nate B Jones · 50K views

Tutorials

Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.

Kilo Code CLI: Get started with Agentic Coding in your Terminal
Kilo · 3.0M views