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Use Cases & Benefits
- Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding assistant integrated as a VS Code extension for generating, refactoring, and automating code using natural language.
- It supports advanced AI models like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5, with features like multi-mode planning, task automation, and an MCP server marketplace.
- Strengths include seamless AI model integration without API keys, frequent feature merges from Roo Code and Cline, and support for automated refactoring and debugging; limitations may include experimental autocomplete.
- Organizations can deploy Kilo Code in production to enhance developer productivity by automating coding tasks, improving code quality, and integrating AI-driven workflows within VS Code.
- Ideal use cases are software development teams seeking AI-assisted coding, automated code reviews, task automation, and those wanting to leverage multiple AI models within a familiar IDE.
About kilocode
🚀 Kilo Code
Open-source VS Code AI agent. We frequently merge features from open-source projects, such as Roo Code and Cline, while building our own vision.
- ✨ Generate code from natural language
- ✅ Checks its own work
- 🧪 Run terminal commands
- 🌐 Automate the browser
- 🤖 Latest AI models
- 🎁 API keys optional
- 💡 Get $20 in bonus credits when you top-up for the first time Credits can be used with 400+ models like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5
- VS Code Marketplace (download)
- Official KiloCode.ai Home page (learn more)
Key Features
- Code Generation: Generate code using natural language.
- Task Automation: Automate repetitive coding tasks.
- Automated Refactoring: Refactor and improve existing code.
- MCP Server Marketplace: Easily find, and use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
- Multi Mode: Plan with Architect, Code with Coder, and Debug with Debugger, and make your own custom modes.
How to get started with Kilo Code
How to get started with Kilo Code
- Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
- Create your account to access 400+ cutting-edge AI models including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5 – with transparent pricing that matches provider rates exactly.
- Start coding with AI that adapts to your workflow. Watch our quick-start guide to see Kilo Code in action:
Difference between Kilo Code, Roo Code and Cline
Kilo Code started as a fork of Roo Code, which itself is a fork of Cline. We frequently merge features from these open-source projects and contribute improvements back. Built on these foundations, Kilo Code is independently developed with our own vision for AI coding agents.
- No need to fiddle with API keys, Kilo Code ships with the latest AI models plugged in, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5
- MCP Server Marketplace: Easily find, and use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
- Autocomplete (experimental)
Kilo Code is a direct fork from Roo Code, and also includes the following features from Cline (and our own features):
- System notifications: Get notified when the agent is done with a task.
- Easy model connection: batteries included.
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- Assisted commit messages: we write git commit messages for you based on what changed
Extension Development
For details on building and developing the extension, see DEVELOPMENT.md
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