An open-source AI coding agent for development in editors and terminals
Overview
- Purpose
- An open-source AI coding agent for development in editors and terminals
- Category
- Coding
- Official site
- https://kilo.ai/ (opens in a new tab)
Main features
- Work on coding tasks in an editor from natural-language instructions
- Provides code autocomplete
- Supports editor extensions and a command-line option
- Can connect to different models for tasks
Best for
Suited to developers reviewing code, modifying project files and writing programs.
Things to know
- Review agent-generated code and commands
- The selected models, services and permissions can affect data handling and costs
FAQ
- Can I use it in VS Code?
- Yes. Official documentation lists a VS Code extension.
- Is there a command-line option?
- Yes. The official site and documentation list a terminal option.