Kilo Code

Kilo Code

VSCode Extension KiloCode - The best AI coding agent for VS Code (8) Kilo Code (@Kilo_Code) / X

Features

• Multi-Agent Architecture: Includes orchestrator, architect, coder, and debugger agents that collaborate to tackle complex tasks.
• Open Source & BYOM: Fully open-source with no vendor lock-in; supports local models or any API provider via your own keys.
• Context-Aware & Hallucination-Free: Automatically pulls relevant documentation and context to avoid inaccurate code suggestions.
• Memory Bank & Debug Mode: Keeps track of your app’s history and preferences, and can auto-diagnose bugs across your codebase.
• Flexible Pricing & Model Access: Use 400+ hosted models, including free/local options, with zero markup on OpenRouter or API usage.

Summary

KiloCode stands out by combining the best of open-source flexibility with enterprise-grade AI orchestration. Unlike typical AI coding assistants that operate as monolithic black boxes, KiloCode introduces a multi-agent system where each persona—Orchestrator, Architect, Code, Debug—handles a specific part of the development lifecycle. This modularity allows for smarter delegation and more maintainable workflows.

Its commitment to openness is radical: no data is trained on your code, and you’re never locked into a specific provider. You can use local models, free hosted ones, or bring your own API keys. It even integrates with OpenRouter without the usual 5% markup, making it cost-effective for serious devs.

KiloCode also tackles common pain points like hallucinated APIs and repetitive bug triage. Its Context7 engine auto-fetches relevant docs, while the debug mode combs through your codebase to pinpoint issues. The memory bank ensures continuity across sessions, so you don’t have to re-explain your app every time.

With support for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and more, plus a vibrant Discord and GitHub community, KiloCode is ideal for developers who want precision, transparency, and speed. Whether you’re building solo or managing a team, it’s a robust AI coding agent that actually respects your workflow.

2026.09.08

Status: active & booming — and now owned by Anaconda. Your doc is a bit dated on several fronts.

• Acquired by Anaconda (announced 2026 — the landing page now says “Kilo has been acquired by Anaconda”). Still the “most popular open-source AI coding agent.”
• Brand/domain is now kilo.ai (kilocode.ai redirects); the extension is on the VS Code Marketplace with ~1.5M installs.
• Grew well past the “400+ models” figure: now 500+ models through its Kilo Gateway (zero markup), supports VS Code, JetBrains (IntelliJ/PyCharm/WebStorm), CLI, Slack, and Cloud Agents, plus code review, an agent manager, one-click deploy, and “KiloClaw” (a managed always-on agent).
• 3M+ “Kilo Coders,” 40T+ tokens processed; MIT-licensed, still open source & BYOM-friendly (local models via Ollama/LM Studio).
• Note for your index: the VS Code Marketplace listing explicitly says “Coming from Roo Code? Switch to Kilo” — Kilo Code is now the bigger of the Roo/Kilo pair.