Kilo Code
verifiedFreemiumOpen-source AI coding assistant for VS Code with strong community adoption.
What it does
Kilo Code is an open-source AI agent VS Code extension designed to enhance coding efficiency through code generation, task automation, and intelligent suggestions. It combines features from Cline and Roo Code, offering functionalities like orchestrator, architect, code, and debug modes. It supports various tools and integrations, customizable agent personas, and multilingual capabilities, aiming to be a comprehensive AI coding assistant.
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
- ✦Code generation
- ✦Task automation
- ✦Intelligent suggestions
- ✦Orchestrator mode for complex projects
- ✦Architect mode for solution design
- ✦Code mode for implementation
- ✦Debug mode for issue fixing
- ✦MCP marketplace integration
- ✦Customizable agent personas
- ✦Multilingual support
Use cases
- →Breaking down complex projects into manageable subtasks
- →Designing elegant solutions before writing code
- →Transforming plans into production-ready implementations
- →Finding and fixing issues before they reach production
Reviews
Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement videos from YouTube — not sponsored.
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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