Kilo Code
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What it does
An open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and the terminal. With a Kilo account you can pick from 500+ models and switch mid-task; Kilo says you pay the model provider's rate with no markup. It also offers a cloud agent and automated PR reviews. MIT licensed.
Who it's for
VS Code and JetBrains users who want an open-source agent inside the editor and a choice of models.
How to set it up
VS Code: install Kilo Code from the VS Code Marketplace (kilocode.Kilo-Code).
JetBrains: Settings → Plugins → search for "Kilo Code".
CLI:
bashnpm install -g @kilocode/cli # or curl -fsSL https://kilo.ai/cli/install | bashRun kilo in a project folder (or open the Kilo panel in your editor) and sign in to your Kilo account.
bashkilo
Check the official Kilo Code docs for the latest steps.
Example prompts
Explain what this file does and suggest a cleaner structure.Add form validation to the signup page and write tests for it.Review my staged changes for bugs before I commit.Demo
Demo coming soon
A short walkthrough of Kilo Code in action.