Kilo Code

Unlike simple autocomplete tools, Kilo Code functions as a true agent: it can read your codebase, plan multi-file changes, write and execute code, debug errors, and iterate until a task is complete all within VS Code.

The extension is licensed under Apache-2.0, meaning its source code is fully open to inspection, modification, and contribution.

The platform ships with specialized agent modes that developers can switch between based on the task at hand. Orchestrator mode breaks complex projects into subtasks and coordinates between specialized sub-agents. Architect mode focuses on high-level design and planning before code is written.

Code mode executes specific implementation tasks. Debug mode analyzes errors and proposes fixes with full codebase context. This mode-based architecture allows Kilo to handle the full software development lifecycle within a single tool.

Kilo Code connects to 400+ AI models, including models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Meta, Mistral, and local model providers.

The Kilo API provider passes through exactly what the underlying model providers charge, with 0% markup meaning developers pay the actual cost of tokens consumed rather than a platform premium.

Free models are also accessible through the integration, allowing cost-conscious developers to experiment without incurring API costs. Local model support via Ollama enables fully offline operation for privacy-sensitive codebases.