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Kilo Code for VS Code - Parallel agents, diff reviewer, and multi-model comparisons

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We've completely rebuilt Kilo Code for VS Code, built on OpenCode server. New portable core, parallel tool calls, subagent delegation, inline code review, multi-model comparisons. Get started: kilo.ai/install

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This is the most ambitious release by the team to date.

Looking forward to seeing what you're building with this new extension!

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 thank you, what's your favorite new feature in this release?

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 multi-modal comparisons are so helpful. there's an always-on debate on what the best AI models for coding are. now we know.

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 yeah that's very helpful to benchmark performance across different tasks

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 what should we launch next? 👀

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Hey Product Hunt 👋 Brian from Kilo Code here.

We just shipped the biggest update to our VS Code extension since launch. The entire thing has been rebuilt on OpenCode server, which is the same open-source core that powers our CLI and Cloud Agents. One engine across every surface, so when we improve something, it gets better everywhere.

The headline feature is real parallelism. Kilo can now run multiple tool calls at the same time (file reads, searches, terminal commands all firing concurrently), and it can spin up parallel subagents that each handle a piece of a larger task simultaneously. You actually feel the speed difference.

A few other things shipping in this release:

  • Agent Manager — run multiple independent agents in separate tabs, give each one a role, and use git worktrees so they never step on each other's code

  • Inline code review — leave line-level comments directly on agent diffs, just like a PR review, and send them back as structured context

  • Multi-model comparisons — run the same prompt through different models side by side and pick the best result

  • Cross-platform sessions — start in the CLI, pick up in VS Code, share with a teammate

Kilo is open source, runs 500+ models at provider cost (zero markup), and has over a million developers using it. We'd love for you to try it out and tell us what you think!

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 agent manager is such a great addition, and overall it works so much faster! Great to be working together on this one!

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   great product. great team. period.

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 curious what's your look like? any extensions you'd recommend in addition to ?

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 I added a front-end specialist skill from , but other than that - the vanilla extension is all I need for my work!

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 KISS ftw

 One engine across CLI, VS Code, and Cloud Agents is the right architecture. We run agent workflows across multiple surfaces internally and the biggest friction is always inconsistency between environments. Something works in the terminal, behaves differently in the editor, breaks entirely in cloud. A unified core that improves everywhere simultaneously solves that at the infrastructure level.

Real parallelism is the feature that matters most here. Sequential tool calls are the hidden bottleneck in most agentic coding workflows. When a complex task requires reading 10 files, searching a codebase, and running terminal commands, doing that one at a time turns a 30-second task into a 5-minute wait. Parallel subagents handling pieces of a larger task simultaneously is where the speed compounds even further, especially on architectural work that naturally decomposes into independent subtasks.

The Agent Manager with git worktrees is a smart detail. We've run into the exact problem of multiple agents stepping on each other's code. Isolating each agent in its own worktree so they can operate independently without merge conflicts is the kind of practical engineering decision that shows you've actually dealt with multi-agent workflows in production, not just theorized about them.

Inline code review on agent diffs is great too. The gap between "agent generates code" and "human approves code" is usually copy-paste into a PR tool. Doing it directly in the editor with structured context going back to the agent tightens that feedback loop significantly.

Open source at provider cost with zero markup across 500+ models. Hard to argue with that. Congrats on the release.

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 Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment!

 Of course! Been following your products' development since you guys started. Big fan.

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  is the 🐐 - thanks for the continuous support!

 Hey Brian, what stops two subagents from making contradictory edits to the same file when they're working on related parts of a task? You mentioned git worktrees for the Agent Manager; is the same isolation used for subagents, or is there a different mechanism?

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 Exactly - it's git worktrees for Agent Manager, and with subagents it depends - if the tool calls won't conflict or aren't actually writing code (such as read or plan agents), worktrees aren't required.

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    I'd just add that subagents are delegated by a parent agent mainly to keep its context focused - they go do the work, and return a summary to the parent rather than the full tool-call history. They share the parent's workspace rather than getting their own worktree, so the safeguard against contradictory edits there is the parent orchestrating: subagents are best used for scoped exploration and well-bounded changes, while the parent integrates.

Where Agent Manager really shines is when the tasks are already structurally independent (e.g., different features, different files, or "throw the same prompt at three models and pick the best result") - it gives you one surface to track all of them, see PR/review status, and prune what you don't want.

More on that in our livestream that aired earlier today and is now available on demand. Marius, the engineer behind Agent Manager, breaks it down here (jump to 18:00)

Came from Roo Code a few months ago and honestly haven't looked back. The migration was smoother than expected. Good luck for today!

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 happy to hear you like it. Have you tried agent manager already to put multiple agents to work?

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also curious how many coding agents do you run in parallel?

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Came from Roo Code a few months ago and honestly haven't looked back. The migration was smoother than expected.

Your words just made our day, Olivia!

For anyone else reading this and coming over from Roo Code, the team wanted to make this as easy as possible. They crafted a migration guide that walks through bringing settings, modes, and workflows into Kilo here:

Enjoy! and make sure to leave a review here:

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oh and one more thing: what should launch next? 👀

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 Love to hear that! Thank you!

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   spreading the word on X!

Been using v7 for a while, and even the versions before this. Took a while to get used to, but generally excited to see it being built on OpenCode. Can't wait for more features especially /remote 🤞🙏

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 love to read this, Lim! make sure to and help us 💛🖤

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 also curious what's your look like? any extensions you'd recommend in addition to ?

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 thank you for using Kilo!

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   also what else should build/improve/fix? here to build the best DX as possible

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 Thank you! Glad you're vibing with it ;)

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  do you have a remote feature in the backlog? a target date? #featurerequest cc

The inline diff reviewer is the feature I didn't know I needed. Been using AI coding tools for a year and reviewing agent changes is still the most painful part of the workflow. Does it support split views on smaller screens? Congrats BTW )

 thank you, great to hear you like the inline diff reviewer. I use the code reviewer in VS Code before creating a PR, and let the code reviewer in the cloud check everything again. For small changes (and screens, since I do a lot of that on mobile) I usually kick if off from Slack or cloud agents, and then have the code reviewer in the cloud do the check.

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 yes! and I'd add you can learn more about Kilo Code Reviewer (launched on Product Hunt ) here:

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The inline diff reviewer is the feature I didn't know I needed.

love it! give it a spin at and let us know how it goes with a review here:

looking forward to it!

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what should launch nextfrom your perspective? take the survey here in

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 Thank you!

Yes it does still support split views - even with multiple agents running!

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 any AI model you'd recommend for code reviews btw?

If one agent is refactoring an API and another agent is consuming that API, how do they handle the dependancy? Do they share context live or waiting for human reviews?

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 you can use agent manager to let agents run on separate git worktrees so they don't interfere with each other. You can then review locally and in the cloud with Kilo, and resolve any merge conflicts.

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FYI you can read the docs for full details on the Agent Manager here:

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 They use git worktrees to avoid conflict and share context upon merge!

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curious: how do you like to work with AI coding agents? do you like to have a look at the context usage (Human-in-the-Loop) or prefer to review the outputs (agent-first)?

Using Kilo for Resume Matcher. Works really well, however, ƒor this launch. I'd suggest some features that Kilo should add. The first one is Skills, just like Claude-Code. A .kiloignore, and custom routines to be fired up to check for dependencies, security risks, and other supply chain attacks that may be in transitive dependencies. Because the more we vibe-code, the better the security should be, and the more exhaustive the reviews should be.

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 big fan of your work, Saurabh! what do you enjoy the most with ?

appreciate the feedback 💛🖤 cc

   thanks.

Kilo is customizable, both on coding and PR reviews. I'm using it mainly for PR reviews, right now.

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 love it - what's your look like btw? any extensions you'd suggest in addition to ?

 Nope, for reviews Kilo Code is the best. Rest what I use is the Claude for VS Code one.

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 thanks for using Kilo and your feedback. We do support skills, and we also have our marketplace! . We agree security matters! We have been working on a few features in that space: , If you have further feedback please let us know on our GitHub repo!

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direct link to the gh repo icymi:

 Awesome, I'll test the Security part really soon.

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   keep us posted! and make sure to leave a review here:

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 Thanks for the feedback! Both Skills and .kiloignore are currently supported in v7 - nice callout!

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what else should build/improve/fix on your experience?

WooW this feels really fast.

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 this is kilo speed ™️

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what should launch next? take the survey here in

curious to have your thoughts

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 happy you like it, speed is a major differentiator of this release yea!

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  FYI speed is a key principle at - Learn more in

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 Thank you!

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  is the 🐐 - thanks for your support!!

I’ve been using Kilo Code for a while, and this update feels noticeably faster.

The parallel tool calls are the part I felt right away. It doesn’t sit around waiting as much, especially on bigger tasks where it needs to search files, read code, or run commands. The Agent Manager is also really nice if you’re juggling a few things at once without wanting everything mixed together.

Inline review on diffs is probably my favorite addition. It makes giving feedback to the agent feel a lot closer to how I’d review a teammate’s PR.

Overall, this is a really strong update. Kilo is becoming one of the few coding tools I actually keep coming back to.

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Kilo is becoming one of the few coding tools I actually keep coming back to.

 thank you! this just made my day 💛🖤

make sure to leave a review here:

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 what's your look like btw? curious if you had any extensions you'd recommend in addition to ?

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 thanks, that's great to hear! Also thank you for joining our webinar earlier today!

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   yes! and please help us spread the word on LinkedIn,

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 Thank you! I agree - parallel tool calling makes the whole experience move much faster.

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  kilo speed ™️

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 that's great to hear, thanks for sharing!

Love the idea of an opensource AI coding agent for VS Code especially with all those modes and model flexibility. How does it actually compare in real workflows vs tools like Copilot or Cursor when handling complex projects? Congrats Team!!!
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oss ftw! make sure to

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also help us spread the word on LinkedIn!

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 thank you!

Unlike Copilot and Cursor we don't limit you on models to use. You can start by using plan mode inside Kilo, to iterate on a plan together with the agent. When you're ready to implement it, switch to code mode. Then the agent implements your plan, and asks you questions if needed. When the agent is ready you can let a local code reviewer check the changes. We also just released semantic indexing so your agent has better context.

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fwiw below are full breakdowns:

hope it helps!

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