Kilo combines the best features of AI coding tools into one. Batteries included.
Orchestrator Mode: Breaks complex projects into delegated subtasks
Architect Mode: Designs elegant solutions before writing a single line of code
Code Mode: Transforms plans into production-ready implementations
Debug Mode: Finds and fixes issues before they reach production
Features
| Closed-source IDEs | Other open-source extensions | Kilo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear usage-based pricing bring your own API keys, or use a free/local model | |||
| Multiple agent personas team of agents with their own prompts | ~ | ||
| Batteries included good defaults, and up to $25 free credits | ~ | ~ | |
| MCP Marketplace | ~ | ||
| Super customizable prompts, models, providers, terminal, browser | ~ | ||
| Brings together the best features of AI coding tools and still easy to use | ~ | ||
and up to $25 free credits | |||
| Fully open, no lock-in, no training on your data |
Combines the best
Kilo Code is an all-in-one, open source tool built on a solid foundation. And also actively contributes to all its up-stream packages.
Focus on the fun parts
Have AI handle all the mundane parts of programming: dependency management, figuring out bugs, updating documentation, updating tests, fixing typing issues, updating translation files. Free up your time for what's actually interesting.
Orchestrate complex workflows
Let the Orchestrator mode break down complex projects into manageable subtasks and coordinate between specialized agent modes. Watch as it delegates architecture planning to “architect” mode, implementation to “code“ mode, and troubleshooting to “debug” mode—all working together seamlessly to deliver your vision.
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FAQ
How did Kilo Code start?
Kilo Code started as a fork of Roo Code, which itself is a fork of Cline—two of the fastest growing and most popular open source alternatives to Cursor.
We frequently merge features from these open-source projects and contribute our improvements back to the community, and have our own roadmap and vision for what an AI coding agent should be.
Who is Kilo Code?
JP, Justin, Darko, Brendan, Olesya, Kevin, Eamon, Chris, Coen, Christiaan, Remon, Mark, Catriel, Tirumari, Brian, Job, Ewa, and Alex. With help from Owen, Matt, Oleksii, Jan, Eric, Ivan, Jord, Devon, Paddy, and Jelle
Are you hiring?
We're not actively hiring, but we're always looking for top talent. Email us at hi@kilocode.ai if you're interested. We're remote-first, but with offices in SF and Amsterdam. Expect to work really hard and have a ton of fun.