Kilo · Independent
Kilo Code
An open-source agentic coding assistant with VS Code, JetBrains and CLI extensions.
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesPricing
Free and open source. Model usage is billed separately. Teams and Enterprise plans are on the pricing page.
Best for
- VS Code or JetBrains users who want an open-source agent
Privacy · Skill
Runs locally with the model you choose. Skill level: Intermediate.
What it's great at
- Free, open tooling
What it can do
- Agentic coding in the IDE or CLI
- Teams and Enterprise add collaboration and governance
Example tasks to try
- "Refactor this module into smaller files."
Start in 5 minutes
- Install the Kilo Code extension
- Connect a model
- Run a small task and review the diff
Watch out for
Model usage is billed separately.
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Official sources
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