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Open source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or the terminal, with access to 500+ models.

Open-source alternative to:GitHub CopilotCursor

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What is it?

Kilo Code is an AI coding agent that works inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and a command-line interface. It generates and edits code across multiple files from natural language instructions, and can run terminal commands and control a browser as part of a task.

The agent comes with Code, Plan, Ask, and Debug modes for different kinds of work, and users can define custom agents. You can choose from 500+ models and switch between them mid-task. Models are billed at the provider's rate, and the project states there is no API key needed to get started.

For automation, `kilo run --auto` runs without interactive prompts, which is intended for CI/CD pipelines. The project also offers a cloud agent that runs in the browser and automated AI code reviews for pull requests. The CLI is a fork of OpenCode.

Key features

  • 01Generates and edits code across multiple files from natural language.
  • 02Offers Code, Plan, Ask, and Debug agents plus custom agents.
  • 03Provides access to 500+ models with mid-task switching.
  • 04Supports inline autocomplete with ghost-text suggestions.
  • 05Runs terminal commands and controls a browser.
  • 06Runs non-interactively with `kilo run --auto` for CI/CD.

Use cases

  • Implementing features or refactors across a codebase from a natural language request.
  • Asking questions about an unfamiliar codebase without changing files.
  • Running automated test-and-fix steps in a CI/CD pipeline.
  • Getting automated AI reviews on pull requests.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the CLI via npm

    npm install -g @kilocode/cli
  2. 2

    Go to your project directory and start Kilo

    kilo

Things to know

  • Creating an account is needed to access the 500+ models in the VS Code extension.
  • Autonomous mode (--auto) auto-approves permissions, so it should only be used in trusted environments.

Topics

#ai-coding#coding-agent#vscode-extension#jetbrains#cli#llm#developer-tools#ai#ai-age#ai-developer-tools

FAQ

What is kilocode?
Open source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or the terminal, with access to 500+ models. Kilo Code is an AI coding agent that works inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and a command-line interface. It generates and edits code across multiple files from natural language instructions, and can run terminal commands and control a browser as part of a task.
Is kilocode free to use? What license does it have?
kilocode is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is kilocode still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to kilocode was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use kilocode for?
Implementing features or refactors across a codebase from a natural language request. Asking questions about an unfamiliar codebase without changing files. Running automated test-and-fix steps in a CI/CD pipeline. Getting automated AI reviews on pull requests.
How do I install kilocode?
Install the CLI via npm: npm install -g @kilocode/cli Go to your project directory and start Kilo: kilo
Where can I get kilocode?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode

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