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 workflow across VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the command line. It eliminates the need for manual API key management and provides access to a vast array of AI models to handle various coding tasks.

How it works

Kilo operates as a multi-agent system where users can switch between specialized agents for different phases of the development cycle:

  • Code: Handles natural language to code implementation and editing.
  • Plan: Focuses on architectural design and implementation planning.
  • Ask: Provides codebase knowledge without modifying files.
  • Debug: Specializes in troubleshooting and tracing issues.

It integrates with the developer's environment to provide inline autocomplete, terminal and browser control, and a self-checking mechanism where the agent reviews and corrects its own work.

Who it’s for

Developers who want an AI-powered coding assistant that is flexible in its model choice (500+ models) and integrates across multiple IDEs and the CLI.

Highlights

  • Multi-IDE Support: Works in VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI.
  • Extensive Model Library: Access to over 500 models with the ability to switch mid-task.
  • Autonomous Mode: A --auto flag for CI/CD pipelines that allows the agent to run tasks without manual prompts.
  • Extensible Ecosystem: A marketplace for agents, skills, MCP servers, and plugins.
  • Direct Provider Pricing: Users pay the model provider's rate with zero markup.

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