Kilo Code

Name: Kilo Code
Author: Kilo Code

Free

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MLX Score2.2

PriceFreeno paid plan

RunsMac or cloud

DeveloperKilo Code

LicenceOpenMIT

CategoryCoding

MacMacExtension

Kilo Code is a coding agent you can run in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs or the terminal (run kilo in a project). You pick from 500+ models and can switch mid-task.

Install the CLI with npm or Kilo's script; the extensions come from the VS Code and JetBrains marketplaces.

It's free for individuals. AI use is billed separately: free models, local models through Ollama or LM Studio, your own keys, or Kilo Gateway at the provider's rate. Teams cost $15 per user a month.

How to Get It

npm

npm install -g @kilocode/cli

Terminal

curl -fsSL https://kilo.ai/cli/install | bash

WebsiteVisit

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MLX Score

2.2out of 5

GitHub starsahead of 29%

npm / PyPI downloads (30 days)ahead of 33%

GitHub: 27,833 stars, last push 2026-11-02 · read 2026-11-02npm: 137,971 downloads (30 days) · read 2026-11-02

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Pairs Well With

OllamaRun locally

LM StudioRun locally

Information

Developer: Kilo Code
Category: Coding agents
Price: Free (Free for individuals; use free or local models, your own keys, or Kilo Gateway at provider rates. Teams $15 per user a month.)
Your data: On your Mac or in the cloud
Licence: MIT
Mac: Runs on a Mac (no minimum stated)
iPhone and iPad: —
Links: Website · GitHub
Facts checked: 2026-11-01

Sources

github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/blob/main/README.md · surfaces, install commands, model choice · checked 2026-11-01github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/blob/main/LICENSE · MIT licence · checked 2026-11-01kilo.ai/pricing · free plan, Teams $15, inference options incl. local models · checked 2026-11-01Icon from the maker's site