Kilo Code

Kilo · IDE extensions

Open sourceBYOKOpenAI API★ 27.4K

Agentic engineering platform for VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal with architect, code and debug modes.

License: MIT
Platforms: VS Code, JetBrains, CLI
Own API keys: Yes
Checked: 2026-09-24

Connect a free model

Kilo Code works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs

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FAQ

Is Kilo Code free?

Free open-source extension and CLI; bring your own key for hundreds of models, including free OpenRouter models, or run local models.

Does Kilo Code work with free models?

Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.

What license does Kilo Code use?

MIT. The source code is open.