Kilo Code for VS Code - Open Source - Lightning speed autonomous AI coding agent
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Kilo AI is an AI-powered extension for VS Code which writes, fixes and improves your code through simple chat. Tuned with the fastest models we could find, it can create and modify files, run command line prompts, and much more.
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Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it out. 🚀
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@edward_richards2 Would love to see what you create with it Edward!
Great addition!
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@gurugrv So far we've focused on an easier onboarding flow (our own proxy for Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and UI cleanup), and some bug fixes. Our next goal is to become a superset of both Roo and Cline (so add in features from Cline).
Simply the best. Tried them all and Kilo code just feels right :)
Love the launch 🚀! What really caught my attention is your obsession with speed. Most AI coding agents talk about accuracy or features, but the fact that Kilo Code is optimized to move as fast as a dev thinks makes it feel different. I can see this being the first AI agent that I actually trust to stay in flow with me, not slow me down. Excited to see how Architect mode and future modes evolve,huge congrats to the team! 🙌
Kilo me ayudó muchísimo con la implementación del proyecto, pudo completar las tareas eficientemente y con una muy buena calidad, lo recomiendo para su uso tanto a profesionales como a aquellos que comienzan. Su manera de establecer roles es única y muy interesante, sin duda un plus.
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Kilo Code is a game-changer for developers who want AI-powered assistance without leaving VS Code. This extension delivers on its promise of speed and autonomy—writing, fixing, and improving code with impressive accuracy.
Why I love it:
✅ Blazing-fast AI – The models are tuned for speed, making real-time coding feel seamless.
✅ Full workflow integration – From generating files to running CLI commands, it handles everything inside the editor.
✅ Simple chat interface – No complex setups; just describe what you need, and Kilo Code executes.
I’ve used other AI coding tools, but Kilo’s responsiveness and deep VS Code integration set it apart. Whether you’re debugging, refactoring, or prototyping, it’s like having a senior dev pair-programming with you.
I've been using Kilo Code since June 2025 - it is in my top list for Agentic AI Coding tools for the following reasons:
- Does a great job coding!
- Great set of modes for development including: Architect, Code, Ask, Debug and Orchestrate
- Directly supports Open Router connection - a central HUB for LLM models (including open-source/free/stealth models)
- Offer tons of opportunities for free credits and awesome value deals on credits
- Responsive staff
Easy integration into the IDEs I use (VS Code and Cursor)
Great product team , keep it up!!
I love being able to select different models for different modes, including local models