Open-source AI coding agent with configurable modes for planning, implementation, debugging, and repository tasks.
Kilo Code is an open-source agentic coding tool for developers who want configurable AI assistance with planning and implementation. It is suited to repository-level work where the agent needs to inspect files and make coordinated changes. Its open-source nature makes it useful for developers who want to experiment with AI coding workflows without committing to one closed editor. Developers who want open-source control over an agentic coding workflow. A common task is plan a refactor.
Kilo Code is an open-source coding agent designed for developers who want task-oriented AI assistance inside the development workflow. It can help plan changes, inspect code, make edits, and work through implementation steps using a configured model. The project focuses on making agent behavior accessible while keeping configuration and model choice in the developer's hands.
Like other open agent frameworks, Kilo Code requires users to think about model selection, permissions, and tool access. That gives experienced developers control, but it also means the setup is less turnkey than a commercial AI IDE. The quality of the result depends on the selected model and the amount of useful project context the agent can access.
Developers who want open-source control over an agentic coding workflow. A practical starting task is debug a project.
Developers who want open-source control over an agentic coding workflow. A practical starting task is debug a project.
Developers who want open-source control over an agentic coding workflow. A practical starting task is debug a project.
Flexible model choice
Useful for agent experiments
Helps structure multi-step coding work
Open source
Freemium
A free plan is available.
Kilo Code is available as an open-source project with free software access. AI model costs depend on the provider or setup selected.
Developers who want open-source control over an agentic coding workflow.
| Developer | Kilo Code |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2024 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos |
| Languages | English |
| API available | No |
| Open source | Yes |
