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Kilo Code

An open-source AI coding agent that writes, explains and fixes code in VS Code, JetBrains or the terminal.

What it does

Kilo Code is an AI assistant for programmers. You describe what you want in plain words and it writes or edits code across several files, suggests code as you type, and checks and corrects its own work. It can also run terminal commands and control a web browser.

It has separate modes for writing code, planning a design, answering questions about a project without changing it, and debugging. You can choose from hundreds of AI models and switch between them mid-task.

It runs as a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, a command-line tool or in the cloud, and can review code changes automatically. The command-line tool is based on another open-source project, OpenCode.

Who it's for

Programmers of any level who want an AI pair programmer in their usual tools.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Install the extension from the VS Code or JetBrains marketplace and create an account; it's built for people who write code. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Runs on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Install the Kilo Code extension in VS Code, or the plugin in a JetBrains editor.
  2. Create a Kilo account to use its AI models, paying the model provider's usual rates.
  3. Open your project and describe in plain words what you want built or fixed.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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