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AgentKilo Code, Inc.

Kilo Code

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI.

Category
Agent
Pricing
FREEMIUM
Source
Open core
Models
BYO key / model
Verified
Jun 13, 2026

Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent that plans, writes, edits, and runs code inside your editor. It offers specialized modes — Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Orchestrator — works across VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the CLI, and supports 500+ models with bring-your-own-key and zero markup. A free tier plus paid cloud and team options round it out.

Pros & cons

  • Fully open source (MIT)
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI
  • 500+ models, BYO key with zero markup
  • Specialized modes (Code, Architect, Debug)
  • Large, active community
  • You manage model costs and keys
  • Cloud and team features are paid
  • Agent quality depends on chosen model
  • Young project (launched 2025)

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