Kilo Code - Open-Source AI Coding Agent
About Kilo Code
Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI that supports 500+ AI models. Features agentic workflows, inline autocomplete, browser automation, and an orchestrator mode that breaks complex tasks into coordinated subtasks.
Key Capabilities
500+ AI models including Claude, GPT, and Gemini with zero markup
Orchestrator mode coordinates multiple agents across subtasks
Open-source under Apache-2.0 with full transparency
Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Slack
Memory Bank persists context across sessions
MCP Server Marketplace for extending agent capabilities
Standout Features
Orchestrator Mode
Breaks complex tasks into subtasks and coordinates multiple agent modes to complete them.
500+ AI Models
Access Claude, GPT, Gemini, and hundreds more at exact provider rates with no markup.
Memory Bank
Stores architectural decisions and project context in structured files for persistent understanding.
Voice Commands
Speak requests directly in your IDE instead of typing them out.
Cloud Agents
Run AI agents in the cloud to keep your local machine free while tasks execute.
Automated Code Review
Agents analyze pull requests, catch bugs, and suggest improvements before merging.
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Community Buzz
Kimi For Coding is currently only available for Coding Agents such as Kimi CLI, Claude Code, Roo Code, Kilo Code, etc.
Remember GitHub Copilot? aider? Cline? Roo Code? They were all popular at one point, but slowly died out as new AI coding products with better UX took over.
This is one of the cheapest AI coding stacks I've seen. Alibaba Cloud just dropped a coding plan starting at $10/month. Supports Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw, Cline, and more.
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