Kilo-Org/kilocode

Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent.

What it solves

Kilo Code is an AI coding agent designed to streamline software development by integrating directly into the developer's existing workflow. It eliminates the need to manually switch between different AI models or manage multiple API keys, providing a unified interface for code generation, debugging, and architectural planning across various IDEs and the command line.

How it works

Kilo operates as an extension or CLI tool that connects to a vast library of over 500 AI models. It allows developers to switch models mid-task to optimize for cost, latency, or reasoning capabilities. The system uses specialized agents (Code, Plan, Ask, Ask, Debug, and Review) to handle different stages of the development lifecycle. It also supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to extend agent capabilities via a marketplace of servers.

Who it’s for

It is built for software developers who use VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or the command line and want an agentic AI assistant that can generate code across multiple files, run terminal commands, and automate web tasks.

Highlights

  • Multi-IDE Support: Works across VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI.
  • Model Flexibility: Access to 500+ models with the ability to switch between them during a task.
  • Specialized Agents: Dedicated agents for planning, coding, debugging, and reviewing.
  • Autonomous Mode: A --auto flag for CI/CD pipelines that allows the agent to operate without manual confirmation prompts.
  • Self-Correction: The agent can review and correct its own work.
  • MCP Integration: Support for MCP servers to extend agent functionality.

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