🚀 Kilo

Kilo is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Build, ship, and iterate faster with the most popular open source coding agent. #1 coding agent on OpenRouter. 1.5M+ Kilo Coders. 25T+ tokens processed

• ✨ Generate code from natural language
• ✅ Checks its own work
• 🧪 Run terminal commands
• 🌐 Automate the browser
• ⚡ Inline autocomplete suggestions
• 🤖 Latest AI models
• 🎁 API keys optional
• 💡 Get $20 in bonus credits when you top-up for the first time Credits can be used with 500+ models like Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude 4.6 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5.4

Quick Links

• VS Code Marketplace (download)
• Install CLI: npm install -g @kilocode/cli
• Official Kilo.ai Home page (learn more)

Key Features

• Code Generation: Kilo can generate code using natural language.
• Inline Autocomplete: Get intelligent code completions as you type, powered by AI.
• Task Automation: Kilo can automate repetitive coding tasks to save time.
• Automated Refactoring: Kilo can refactor and improve existing code efficiently.
• MCP Server Marketplace: Kilo can easily find, and use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
• Multi Mode: Plan with Architect, Code with Coder, and Debug with Debugger, and make your own custom modes.

Get Started in Visual Studio Code

1. Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. Create your account to access 500+ cutting-edge AI models including Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude 4.6 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5.4 – with transparent pricing that matches provider rates exactly.
3. Start coding with AI that adapts to your workflow. Watch our quick-start guide to see Kilo in action:

Get Started with the CLI

# npm
npm install -g @kilocode/cli

# Or run directly with npx
npx @kilocode/cli

Then run kilo in any project directory to start.

npm Install Note: Hidden .kilo File

On some systems and npm versions, installing @kilocode/cli can create a hidden .kilo file near the installed kilo command (for example in a global npm bin directory). This file is an npm-generated launcher helper, not project data.

• Why it exists: npm may create helper artifacts while wiring CLI executables.
• Size caveat: size can vary by platform, npm version, and install mode (symlink vs copied launcher), so a strict fixed size is not guaranteed.
• Safety: it is safe to leave in place. Do not edit it manually. Use your package manager's uninstall (npm uninstall -g @kilocode/cli) to remove install artifacts cleanly.

Install from GitHub Releases (Optional)

Download the latest binary or source code from the Releases page, use this quick guide:

• kilo-<os>-<arch>.zip is the CLI binary for your OS and CPU architecture on Windows and macOS. (kilo-linux-<arch>.tar.gz for Linux)
• darwin means macOS.
• x64 is standard 64-bit Intel/AMD CPUs.
• x64-baseline is a compatibility build for older x64 CPUs(do not support AVX Instruction).
• arm64 is ARM-based Linux/MacOS.
• musl is statically linked Linux build for Alpine/minimal Docker without glibc. Alpine/minimal Docker users should prefer the matching *-musl asset.
• kilo-vscode-*.vsix is the VS Code extension package and not the CLI binary.
• Source code releases are for building from source, not normal installation.

For most users:

• Windows (most PCs): kilo-windows-x64.zip
• macOS Apple Silicon: kilo-darwin-arm64.zip
• macOS Intel: kilo-darwin-x64.zip
• Linux x64: kilo-linux-x64.tar.gz
• Linux on ARM: kilo-linux-arm64.tar.gz

Autonomous Mode (CI/CD)

Use the --auto flag with kilo run to enable fully autonomous operation without user interaction. This is ideal for CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows:

kilo run --auto "run tests and fix any failures"

Important: The --auto flag disables all permission prompts and allows the agent to execute any action without confirmation. Only use this in trusted environments like CI/CD pipelines.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from developers, writers, and enthusiasts! To get started, please read our Contributing Guide. It includes details on setting up your environment, coding standards, types of contribution and how to submit pull requests.

See RELEASING.md for the release process.

Code of Conduct

Our community is built on respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. Please review our Code of Conduct to understand the expectations for all contributors and community members.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You’re free to use, modify, and distribute this code, including for commercial purposes as long as you include proper attribution and license notices. See License.

Where did Kilo CLI come from?

Kilo CLI is a fork of OpenCode, enhanced to work within the Kilo agentic engineering platform.