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Kilo-Org/kilocode

An open source AI coding agent for developers that runs across VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI. It supports multi-file code generation, terminal control, and a non-interactive autonomous mode for CI/CD pipelines, with access to 500+ models at provider pricing.

Project overview

Project type: AI Agent · AI Coding · Workflow
Use cases: Coding & Development
Deployment: Refer to project documentation
License: MIT

Best for

Developers seeking an open source agent for multi-file code generation across VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI environments.
Teams needing to integrate AI coding tasks into CI/CD pipelines within trusted environments.

Key capabilities

Operates as a coding agent within VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the Command Line Interface.
Supports choosing from 500+ models and switching between them mid-task at the provider's rate.
Generates code from natural language prompts across multiple files.
Provides inline ghost-text suggestions that can be accepted with the tab key.
Allows the agent to run terminal commands and automate web tasks.
Allows users to find and wire up MCP servers to extend agent capabilities.
Provides a non-interactive autonomous mode for CI/CD pipelines without permission prompts.

Limitations and risks

Autonomous mode disables all permission prompts and should only be used in trusted environments.

Getting started

Install the application using a preferred method such as the VS Code Marketplace or npm. After installation, run it in a project directory or open the project in your IDE.

Evidence and sources

GitHub project description: Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent.
README: Kilo Code is an AI coding agent that meets you everywhere you work: [VS Code](https://kilo.ai/landing/vs-code), [JetBrains](https://kilo.ai/features/jetbrains-native), and the [CL…
README: Create an account and you'll have access to 500+ models including GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, all at provider pricing.
Release: v7.4.8 (release)
README: Install the [Kilo Code extension](vscode:extension/kilocode.kilo-code) directly, or grab it from the [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kilo…

Reviewed at: 2026-07-17T10:34:08Z