Kilo
An open-source coding agent available through editors, a CLI and cloud workflows.
Overview
Best forUseful when developers want to choose model providers across local and hosted workflows. Compare repository permissions and model costs before enabling broad automation.
What you provide
- A repository, development task and configured model access.
What you get
- Code changes, command output and reviewable development work.
Setup & workflow
- Install the official integration and configure a provider or supported local model.
- Assign a small change, inspect tool actions and test the resulting diff.
Requirements & installation
Limits & review
- Open-source client availability does not make hosted model inference free.
Your part
- Review dependency changes, secrets handling and commands that affect external systems.
Sources & verification1
This profile is based on official sources, not a hands-on product test.
Vendor descriptions and demos document advertised features. Editorial guidance is based on these sources.
Discovered via Toolify.
- Kilo official product documentationkilo.ai
Official product page retrieved on 2026-10-18; capabilities checked against page text. Selection advice is editorial, not a hands-on test.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kilo do?
An open-source coding agent available through editors, a CLI and cloud workflows.
How much does Kilo cost?
The client has free/open-source access; inference, cloud and enterprise charges need verification.
What should I check before using Kilo?
Open-source client availability does not make hosted model inference free.
