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Kilo Code is an open source AI coding agent that works inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or directly from the CLI, helping you write, debug, and ship code with AI.
Kilo Code is an open source AI coding agent that works inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or directly from the CLI, helping you write, debug, and ship code with AI.Is this a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, or a standalone CLI tool?It's all three: a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, and a standalone CLI binary, all built on the same agentic engine (a fork of OpenCode).
It's all three: a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, and a standalone CLI binary, all built on the same agentic engine (a fork of OpenCode).How do I get it running?Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace, install the plugin from the JetBrains Marketplace, or download a CLI binary from GitHub Releases and run 'kilo' in your project directory.
Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace, install the plugin from the JetBrains Marketplace, or download a CLI binary from GitHub Releases and run 'kilo' in your project directory.Do I need an API key for every model before I start?No, you can create an account and use any of 500+ models at the provider's rate with zero markup, no API keys required to start.
No, you can create an account and use any of 500+ models at the provider's rate with zero markup, no API keys required to start.Is the autonomous CI/CD mode safe to run anywhere?The --auto flag disables all permission prompts so the agent can execute any action without confirmation, so it should only be used in trusted environments.
The --auto flag disables all permission prompts so the agent can execute any action without confirmation, so it should only be used in trusted environments.Which platforms does the CLI binary support?Prebuilt binaries are provided for Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), and Linux x64/ARM, plus musl builds for Alpine and minimal Docker images.
Prebuilt binaries are provided for Windows x64, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), and Linux x64/ARM, plus musl builds for Alpine and minimal Docker images.What are the license terms?Kilo Code is MIT licensed, so you can use, modify, and distribute it, including commercially, as long as you keep the attribution and license notices.
Kilo Code is MIT licensed, so you can use, modify, and distribute it, including commercially, as long as you keep the attribution and license notices.What specialized agents does Kilo ship with?It includes Code (default edits), Plan (architecture and implementation plans), Ask (read-only codebase Q&A), Debug (troubleshooting), and Review (checks performance, security, style, and test coverage). You can also build custom agents.
It includes Code (default edits), Plan (architecture and implementation plans), Ask (read-only codebase Q&A), Debug (troubleshooting), and Review (checks performance, security, style, and test coverage). You can also build custom agents.Can I run Kilo without a local machine?Yes, the Cloud Agent runs Kilo from the web at app.kilo.ai/cloud, and there's also a KiloClaw option for an always-on agent at app.kilo.ai/claw.
Yes, the Cloud Agent runs Kilo from the web at app.kilo.ai/cloud, and there's also a KiloClaw option for an always-on agent at app.kilo.ai/claw.Does it support running code and browsing automatically?Yes, Kilo has terminal and browser control so the agent can run commands and automate web tasks, plus an MCP marketplace to extend its capabilities.
Yes, Kilo has terminal and browser control so the agent can run commands and automate web tasks, plus an MCP marketplace to extend its capabilities.What does inline autocomplete look like?It provides ghost-text suggestions with tab-to-accept, similar to GitHub Copilot's inline completions.
It provides ghost-text suggestions with tab-to-accept, similar to GitHub Copilot's inline completions.What are similar projects?qwen-code, DeepSeek-Reasonix, cline, aider, deepseek-harness-for-vscode, void, claude-context, brigade
qwen-code, DeepSeek-Reasonix, cline, aider, deepseek-harness-for-vscode, void, claude-context, brigadeWhich topics is it in?jetbrains, vscode-extension, vscode, ai-coding, autonomous-agents, chatgpt, ci, gemini, mcp-server, coding-agent, desktop, claude
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