Kilo Code

What is Kilo Code?

Kilo Code is an open‑source extension for Visual Studio Code. The project’s documentation describes it as an “all‑in-one agentic coding extension” meant to help developers plan, build, and iterate on software projects within the editor. It is designed to work with any language model the user chooses, rather than being tied to a single provider. The extension’s source code is publicly available on GitHub under the Kilo‑Org organisation; as of early 2026 the repository shows 26,557 stars, indicating broad community interest. The official website is kilocode.ai.

Who is Kilo Code for?

Kilo Code targets developers who already use VS Code and want an agentic coding assistant that can plan tasks, generate code, and support iterative development without being locked into a specific AI model. Because it is open source, teams or individuals who need to audit the tool, modify its behaviour, or run it with custom or locally‑hosted models can do so. The extension appears suited for solo developers and small teams that prefer an editor‑integrated workflow over a standalone chat interface. It is also relevant for users who value model flexibility and prefer not to rely on a single vendor’s model for coding assistance.

How much does Kilo Code cost?

Kilo Code uses a freemium pricing model. The pricing page lists a starting price of $0 per month, meaning the basic functionality is available without payment. Because the extension is open source, users can also inspect and run the code themselves without a paid tier. Any premium features beyond the free tier are not detailed in the available pricing information, so the full cost structure for advanced usage is not specified. The publicly available repository contains the source and can be forked or built locally, which may bypass any paid restrictions entirely.