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Kilo Code

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Open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI. [#opensource](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode)

FreeFree tier
Inputs: text, codeOutputs: code, text
Type
Open Source
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About Kilo Code

Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent that operates across VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and cloud environments. It supports over 500 AI models with zero markup, allowing users to bring their own keys or use local models. The platform features multiple specialized agent modes—Code, Architect, Debug, and Custom—for writing, refactoring, planning, and debugging code. Kilo's 'Agent Command Center' provides a unified interface to manage agents across IDEs, CLI, and cloud. Additional capabilities include cloud agents for remote execution, automated code review, one-click deployment, voice prompting, session persistence across devices, and team collaboration with usage analytics. The tool is MIT-licensed and fully inspectable, emphasizing transparency and flexibility.

Key Features

Agent command center for managing agents across IDEs, CLI, and cloud
Multiple specialized modes: Code, Architect, Debug, Custom
Works with 500+ AI models at exact provider rates with zero markup
Open source (MIT license) with full inspectability and self-hosting
Auto Model routing for cost and capability optimization
KiloClaw: always-on hosted agent with one-click deploy
Cloud agents for remote, resource-intensive tasks
Automated code review on pull requests
One-click deployment of applications
Voice prompting directly in the IDE

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fully open source (MIT) with inspectable source and self-hosting
  • Supports 500+ AI models with zero markup and no lock-in
  • Works across VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and cloud seamlessly
  • Multiple specialized agent modes tailored to different tasks
  • Free open-source plan available; no subscription required for core tool
  • Session persistence allows switching between IDEs, CLI, and cloud
  • Cloud agents offload work from local machine
  • Team features provide usage analytics and centralized billing
Cons
  • AI inference costs are billed separately from the free open-source tool
  • Advanced team features (usage analytics, SSO, audit logs) require paid plans
  • Cloud agents and hosted capabilities require credits or a subscription
  • Extensive feature set may have a learning curve for new users

Best For

Writing, refactoring, and shipping production-ready codePlanning and architecting complex featuresIdentifying and fixing bugs quicklyAutomating code review and quality assuranceRunning long-running or resource-heavy tasks via cloud agentsScheduled automations and cron jobsTeam collaboration with centralized billing and AI adoption analytics

FAQ

Is Kilo Code really free?
Yes, the Kilo Code open-source extension for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI is free. However, AI inference (model usage) is billed separately through the Kilo Gateway pay-as-you-go plan or via your own API keys.
What is AI inference and why is it priced separately?
AI inference is the computation performed by AI models when processing requests. Kilo separates the open-source tool from inference costs so users only pay for the models they actually use, at exact provider rates with no markup.
What is the difference between Kilo Gateway and Kilo Pass?
Kilo Gateway is a pay-as-you-go hosted inference service with 500+ models and no subscription. Kilo Pass is a monthly or annual credit subscription that gives up to 50% bonus credits on top of paid credits.
How does Auto Model affect AI inference cost?
Auto Model routes requests to the most cost-effective model based on the selected tier (Free, Balanced, Frontier, Efficient) and task complexity, helping control costs while matching capability to the work.
What do Teams and Enterprise plans add?
Teams plans add usage analytics, AI adoption score, shared agent modes, centralized billing, BYOK, team management, and priority support. Enterprise adds SSO, OIDC, SCIM, audit logs, SLA, custom security controls, and dedicated support.
Do I need a subscription to start?
No. You can start with the free open-source plan and use local models, bring your own keys, or use the free Auto Model tier without any subscription. Paid plans are optional for advanced features or hosted inference.