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Kilo Code

Open source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI. Deploy hosted agents in seconds or use locally with 500+ models and 6 specialized agent modes.

Kilo is an open source AI coding agent designed for developers who want intelligent assistance without complexity. Available for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and command line, it brings AI-powered coding directly into your existing workflow.

Key capabilities include:

  • Multiple agent modes: Switch between Code, Architect, Debug, Ask, and Custom modes depending on your task
  • Codebase understanding: The agent learns your project structure and coding patterns for contextual assistance
  • 500+ model support: Access any model through Kilo Gateway with zero markup pricing
  • Local-first approach: Run everything locally with Apache-2.0 open source licensing
  • Cloud agents: Deploy hosted agents that run 24/7 and integrate with Telegram, Discord, or Slack

KiloClaw is the hosted version for developers who want managed infrastructure. Deploy a fully functional AI agent in under 60 seconds without SSH, Docker, or configuration files. It handles auto-restarts, security updates, and monitoring automatically.

For IDE users, Kilo Code integrates directly into your editor to write, refactor, debug, and review code. The agent understands your entire codebase and adapts to your development style. Used by 2.3M+ developers and processing 25T+ tokens, it's become the most popular open source AI coding agent available.

Install

Npm
$ npm install -g @kilocode/cli

Features

JSON outputRemote SSH supportScriptable

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Pros

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  • Supports VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI
  • Offers over 500 AI models
  • Provides a hosted option without self-hosting complexity
  • Includes multiple agent modes for different workflows

Cons

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  • The 'KiloClaw' hosted option may incur costs not detailed here.

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