Thomas BrugmanandMarius
c7cc1f9448
* feat(vscode): add slash command support to chat input Add autocomplete dropdown for slash commands (like /compact, /init, /local-review) triggered by typing / at the start of the input. Commands are fetched from the CLI backend and matched on submit to route through session.command() instead of session.prompt(). Closes #6949 * fix(vscode): address review feedback for slash commands - Forward attached files in sendCommand handler (parse message.files with zod and pass as parts to session.command) - Refresh command list after skill removal (call fetchAndSendCommands alongside fetchAndSendSkills in removeSkillViaCli) - Fix multiline slash command regex (use \S+ instead of [^ ]+ so newlines don't become part of the command name) - Handle cloud-session previews in sendCommand (fall back to sendMessage which routes through importAndSend) * fix(vscode): include review comments in slash command args and remove redundant cast - Incorporate pending review comments into slash command arguments so they are not silently discarded when sending e.g. /init with code review annotations pending - Remove unnecessary type assertion in useSlashCommand; the discriminated union is already narrowed by the type guard * fix(vscode): address remaining review feedback for slash commands - Include files in sendMessageFailed responses from handleSendCommand - Route cloud preview slash commands through session.command() after import - Call fetchAndSendSkills() on successful skill removal to refresh webview * refactor(vscode): extract addOptimistic helper in session context Deduplicate optimistic message creation logic shared by sendMessage and sendCommand into a single addOptimistic helper. * refactor(vscode): extract resolveSession helper in KiloProvider Deduplicate session-creation boilerplate shared by handleSendMessage and handleSendCommand into a single resolveSession helper. * fix(vscode): preserve real error messages from resolveSession failures Move !this.client check back to explicit early return so resolveSession() errors propagate to the catch block with getErrorMessage() instead of being swallowed as a disconnect. --------- Co-authored-by: Marius <marius@kilocode.ai>
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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
- Install the Kilo Code extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
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- 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>.zipis the CLI binary for your OS and CPU architecture on Windows and macOS. (kilo-linux-<arch>.tar.gzfor Linux)darwinmeans macOS.x64is standard 64-bit Intel/AMD CPUs.x64-baselineis a compatibility build for older x64 CPUs(do not support AVX Instruction).arm64is ARM-based Linux/MacOS.muslis statically linked Linux build for Alpine/minimal Docker without glibc. Alpine/minimal Docker users should prefer the matching *-musl asset.kilo-vscode-*.vsixis the VS Code extension package and not the CLI binary.Source codereleases 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.