Grok Integration in Kilo Code

xAI has integrated Grok models into Kilo Code, an open-source agentic engineering platform. This allows users with X Premium+ or SuperGrok subscriptions to use the latest Grok models, including the specialized Grok Build for agentic coding, directly within their development environment without needing a separate API key.

Kilo Code Platform Capabilities

Kilo Code is an open-source agentic engineering platform compatible with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the terminal. It is designed for professional software engineering workflows and agentic use cases, providing the following specialized modes:

  • Planning: Strategic approach to software development.
  • Coding: Implementation of features and fixes.
  • Debugging: Identifying and resolving errors.
  • Orchestration: Managing complex tasks across the environment.

Additionally, Kilo Code supports browser automation, MCP extensibility, and integration with over 500 models.

Integration and Access

Access to Grok models within Kilo Code is available to users with an X Premium+ or SuperGrok subscription. The users can connect their xAI account via OAuth, removing the requirement for a separate API key.

Setup Instructions

Kilo Code provides access through IDE extensions, a CLI, and a web surface. Setup is handled as follows:

VS Code Integration

  1. Installation: Install Kilo Code from the VS Code Marketplace.
  2. Provider Selection: Navigate to Settings > Providers > Show more providers and select xAI.
  3. Authentication: Select the xAI Grok OAuth (SuperGrok Subscription) option to complete the sign-in flow in a browser.
  4. Remote Environments: For users in headless, VPS, SSH, Docker, or WSL environments, the xAI Grok OAuth (Headless / Remote / VPS) option should be used.

CLI Integration

To integrate xAI in a terminal environment, run the kilo command in the project directory and use the /connect command to add xAI.

Sources

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