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rakshith1928andkilo-code-bot[bot] 0d830cbd32 fix: avoid write-on-read mutation of config file (#11940)
* fix: avoid write-on-read mutation of config file

* fix: update test description for schema injection case

* Apply suggestion from @kilo-code-bot[bot]

Co-authored-by: kilo-code-bot[bot] <240665456+kilo-code-bot[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>

* chore: add changeset

* fix(cli): preserve  as first config property via getInsertionIndex

* fix(cli): close missing brackets in config test preventing syntax error

* Removed test for preserving environment variables when adding $schema to config.

Removed test for preserving environment variables when adding $schema to config.

* fix(cli): add  ordering assertions to existing injection tests

* docs(changeset): clarify per-load churn scope for comment-first JSONC

* test(cli): use FSUtil in config schema tests after upstream refactor

* chore: combine changeset lines

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Kilo Code CLI

The AI coding agent built for the terminal. Generate code from natural language, automate tasks, and run terminal commands -- powered by 500+ AI models.

Kilo CLI showing code edits in a terminal

Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent.

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500+ models. One open source agent in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, Slack, and Cloud.

Install

npm install -g @kilocode/cli

Or run directly with npx:

npx --package @kilocode/cli kilo

Getting Started

Run kilo in any project directory to launch the interactive TUI:

kilo

Run a one-off task:

kilo run "add input validation to the signup form"

Features

  • Code generation -- describe what you want in natural language
  • Terminal commands -- the agent can run shell commands on your behalf
  • 500+ AI models -- use models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
  • MCP servers -- extend agent capabilities with the Model Context Protocol
  • Multiple modes -- Plan with Architect, code with Coder, debug with Debugger, or create your own
  • Sessions -- resume previous conversations and export transcripts
  • API keys optional -- bring your own keys or use Kilo credits

Commands

Command Description
kilo Launch interactive TUI
kilo run "<task>" Run a one-off task
kilo auth Manage authentication
kilo models List available models
kilo mcp Manage MCP servers
kilo session list List sessions
kilo session delete Delete a session
kilo export Export session transcripts

Run kilo --help for the full list.

Alternative Installation

Homebrew (macOS/Linux)

brew install Kilo-Org/tap/kilo

GitHub Releases

Download pre-built binaries from the Releases page.

Documentation

License

MIT