About
What is Kilo Code?
Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent designed to accelerate development workflows across VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the command-line interface. It empowers developers with AI-driven code generation, intelligent refactoring, and efficient debugging capabilities. The tool supports over 500 AI models, allowing users to bring their own API keys or utilize Kilo's pay-as-you-go gateway. A key differentiator is its strong emphasis on privacy, offering local-first options and never training on user code. Kilo Code also features specialized agent modes like Code Mode, Architect Mode, and Debug Mode, along with Cloud Agents for long-running tasks and automated code reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for agentic engineering.
Best used for
Ideal for developers who need to accelerate coding, refactoring, and debugging within their preferred IDE or CLI. Especially valuable for those seeking an open-source solution with extensive model support, strong privacy controls, and specialized AI agent modes for various development tasks.
Common actions
ai-powered code generationcommunity-driven developmentTask automationcode writingintelligent coding suggestionscode improvementcode fixingRapid prototyping
Capabilities
Key features
- Open-source AI coding agent
- VS Code, JetBrains, CLI support
- 500+ AI models
- Code generation and refactoring
- Agentic modes (Code, Architect, Debug)
- Cloud Agents for long tasks
- Automated code review
Integrations
vscodejetbrainstelegramdiscordslack
Pricing & Plans
Free · Open Source · Freemium · Usage-based · Paid · Enterprise
FAQs
Is Kilo Code free to use?
Yes, the VS Code and JetBrains extensions, along with the CLI, are free and open source. You can use your own API keys or Kilo's pay-as-you-go gateway, which includes free models. Optional paid plans exist for managed agents and AI inference.
How does Kilo Code ensure code privacy?
Kilo Code does not collect telemetry by default and never trains on your code. Users can leverage local models to keep code on their machine, and teams benefit from enterprise privacy controls with SOC 2 Type II certification.
What IDEs and platforms does Kilo Code support?
Kilo Code supports VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (including IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), and the CLI. Additionally, Cloud Agents and App Builder functionalities are accessible from the browser, extending its reach.
What are Kilo's specialized agent modes?
Kilo Code offers several specialized agent modes: Code Mode for writing and refactoring, Architect Mode for planning features, and Debug Mode for identifying and fixing bugs. These modes allow developers to switch contexts without changing tools.
Can I use my own AI model API keys with Kilo Code?
Yes, Kilo Code supports bring-your-own API keys for over 500 models from various providers. This allows users to leverage their existing subscriptions or preferred models without markup, offering flexibility and cost control.
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