Kilo

Overview

Kilo is an open source AI coding agent that integrates with VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud. It provides access to 500+ models, supports bring-your-own-key for zero markup, and allows use of local models for code privacy.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want a private, flexible AI coding agent across editors and CLI

Use cases

• Generate code snippets and boilerplate in the editor
• Refactor or debug code using a local or remote model
• Run AI-assisted commands directly from the terminal

Notes

Kilo is an open source AI coding agent that integrates with VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud. It provides access to 500+ models, supports bring-your-own-key for zero markup, and allows use of local models for code privacy.

Use cases

• Generate code snippets and boilerplate in the editor
• Refactor or debug code using a local or remote model
• Run AI-assisted commands directly from the terminal

Pros

• Open source and free to use with your own API keys
• Supports a wide range of models including local ones
• Works across multiple IDEs and the command line

Cons

• Requires manual setup of API keys for most models
• Local model performance depends on your hardware
• Limited to coding tasks; no broader AI assistant features

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