* feat: add WarpGrep AI-powered codebase search tool Add WarpGrep integration as a new tool for intelligent multi-step codebase search. WarpGrep delegates search to Morph's RL-trained search agent, which runs parallel tool calls across multiple turns and returns only relevant code spans. - Add WarpGrep core client with multi-turn API loop, local tool executors (ripgrep, file read, directory list), and XML parsing - Add tool definition gated behind KILO_ENABLE_WARPGREP flag - Register tool in registry with feature flag gating - Add warpgrep permission to orchestrator, ask, and explore agents - Conditionally enhance explore agent prompt when WarpGrep available - Add unit tests for parsing, file ops, and tool registration * fix: align warpgrep with Morph XML protocol * chore: drop warpgrep test changes from branch * chore: remove warpgrep test files from branch * refactor: replace custom WarpGrep implementation with @morphllm/morphsdk - Delete 396-line custom warpgrep.ts, replace with SDK's WarpGrepClient - Only check MORPH_API_KEY (drop WARPGREP_API_KEY) - Route through Kilo proxy during free period when no API key is set - Add actionable error message for when free period ends - Grep for FREE_PERIOD_TODO to find what to change post-free-period Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> * feat: rename warpgrep to codebase_search, add error toast for 429/402 - Rename tool from warpgrep to codebase_search throughout - Switch proxy URL to /api/gateway - Detect auth/rate-limit errors (401/402/429) and show actionable fallback message telling users to set MORPH_API_KEY - Fire a TUI toast notification on auth/rate-limit errors so users see a visible popup, not just hidden tool output - Wire up GlobalBus "global.event" in TUI thread so Bus events from tools can reach the TUI event system Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> * build: bump @morphllm/morphsdk to 0.2.141 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> * fix: use Bus.publish for toast, revert global.event subscription Address PR review: emit toast via Bus.publish(TuiEvent.ToastShow) instead of GlobalBus.emit() so it works in both direct-RPC and server-backed TUI modes. Revert the global.event subscription in createEventSource since it's no longer needed and caused double event delivery. Also update codebase_search tool description to clarify natural language input. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> * feat: add codebase search toggle to experimental settings Replace KILO_ENABLE_WARPGREP env var with a UI toggle in the Experimental settings tab. The tool is now gated by the experimental.codebase_search config field, accessible from both VSCode settings and TUI config file. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> * Update packages/opencode/src/tool/warpgrep.ts Co-authored-by: Marius <marius@kilocode.ai> * feat: limit codebase_search output to prevent context bloat When search results exceed 45k chars (~15k tokens), degrade to showing file paths and line ranges instead of full content. Also bumps @morphllm/morphsdk from 0.2.129 to 0.2.147. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com> * build: bump @morphllm/morphsdk to 0.2.148 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com> * fix: format codebaseSearch i18n strings to respect prettier line width * fix: only advertise codebase_search in explore prompt when feature flag is enabled --------- Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> Co-authored-by: Christiaan Arnoldus <christiaan.arnoldus@outlook.com> Co-authored-by: Marius <marius@kilocode.ai>
🚀 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
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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.
- Create your account to access 500+ cutting-edge AI models including Gemini 3 Pro, Claude 4.5 Sonnet & Opus, and GPT-5 – with transparent pricing that matches provider rates exactly.
- 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.
