Kilo

Kilo provides open-source AI coding assistance through VS Code, JetBrains, command-line, and cloud interfaces.

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About Kilo

Kilo is a coding agent that works in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the command line, cloud agents, Slack, mobile, and a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux. It provides Ask, Architect, Code, Debug and Custom modes, automatic routing between Efficient, Frontier and Free model options, and support for user-provided API keys and local models. The source is described as MIT-licensed with visible prompts and context, and cloud agents support shared branches and commentable diffs.

Key features

  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, cloud, Slack, mobile and desktop
  • Offers Code, Architect, Debug, Ask and Custom agent modes
  • Routes work across Efficient, Frontier and Free model options
  • Supports user-provided API keys and local models
  • Runs parallel agents in isolated worktrees in one window
  • Cloud agents support shared branches and commentable diffs
Best for: Developers who write and maintain code across IDEs, terminal sessions, and cloud workflows.
Good for
  • Available in IDEs, CLI, cloud, Slack, mobile and desktop app
  • MIT-licensed source with visible prompts and context
  • Supports user-provided keys and local models

Kilo at a glance

Website
kilo.ai
Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Developers
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Kilo FAQ

Which tools and platforms can Kilo be used with?
VS Code including Cursor, Windsurf and other Open VSX editors, JetBrains IDEs such as IntelliJ, PyCharm and WebStorm, plus CLI, cloud agents, Slack, mobile, and a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux.
What agent modes does Kilo include?
Ask, Architect, Code, Debug and Custom modes for planning features, writing and refactoring code, and identifying and fixing bugs.
Can I use my own models or keys?
Yes, it supports bringing your own keys and using local models, with Efficient, Frontier and Free routing options.
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