We're building the fastest-evolving open-source AI coding agent to make programming accessible to billions.
In just a few months: #1 AI coding tool on OpenRouter, over 250K downloads, countless 5-star reviews, multiple Hacker News front page articles. But we're just getting started.
Kilo Code is more than just another coding tool. We're creating a superset of the best features from existing AI coding agents, combined with our own innovations, all built with community feedback at the core.
Our Story
Bottom line: Kilo Code unified fragmented AI coding tools into one tool, growing from idea to 10K users in 6 weeks, 250k downloads 4 months in.
The Problem We Solved
Developers were juggling 3-4 different AI coding tools just for basic functionality. Each had great features but came with vendor lock-ins and limitations.
Our Solution
One tool with all the best features. After JP's experience leading the Vesuvius Challenge (using computer vision to read ancient scrolls), we saw the opportunity to consolidate the AI coding market.
Why it matters: We build WITH the community, not just FOR them. Every feature request gets a response. Every bug gets fixed fast.
What Makes Us Different
Open Source Superset
All the best features from open source VS Code extensions + our own innovations, completely open source with no vendor lock-in.
Community-Driven Development
We build WITH you, not just FOR you. Every feature is shaped by real developer feedback from our active Discord community.
Transparent Pricing
API costs at exact provider rates with 0% markup. We don't make money from developers — our revenue comes from enterprise features.
Speed of Innovation
We ship improvements weekly, not monthly. Our “function over form” philosophy means we prioritize features that actually help you code better.
Our Team
We're remote-first with offices in San Francisco and Amsterdam. Our philosophy: move fast, ship daily, and actually listen to users.
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Join Us
Get Involved:
- Join our Discord community for real-time discussions and feedback
- Contribute to our open source project on GitHub
- Share your feedback and feature requests — we actually listen and ship fast
- Spread the word to other developers who might benefit from better AI coding tools