Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding assistant designed to accelerate software development workflows. It offers features like:
- Agentic Engineering: Provides specialized modes (Ask, Architect, Code, Debug, Orchestrator, Custom) to assist in various stages of development.
- Code Reviews: Automated code review agents analyze pull requests, suggest improvements, and catch bugs.
- Parallel Agents (CLI): Run multiple AI agents simultaneously using git worktrees for complex tasks.
- Open Models: Supports over 500 custom, local, and frontier LLMs, allowing developers to switch between models easily.
- Open Pricing: Offers transparent pay-as-you-go pricing with no commission or hidden fees.
- Open Source: The complete plugin is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, providing full inspectability and control.
- Automatic Failure Recovery: Detects errors, runs test suites, and recovers on failure automatically.
- Hallucination-free code: Integrates with tools like Context7 to ensure AI follows best practices.
- Memory Bank: AI keeps records of past work and user preferences.
Kilo Code can be installed in the terminal via CLI, VS Code-based IDEs, and JetBrains editors. It targets developers looking to enhance their productivity and code quality through AI assistance.
