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# Kilo Code

[02 ide-extension](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/ide-extension)/[Kilo](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/kilo)/ACTIVE/aka Kilo, Kilo Code CLI

Kilo Code is an open-source agentic platform — VS Code/JetBrains extension, CLI, Slack, and cloud agents over a shared OpenCode engine. Started as a Roo Code fork and became the main migration path after Roo's May 2026 shutdown.

-   [File editing](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/file-edits)
-   [Repo context](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/repo-context)
-   [Shell access](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/shell)
-   [MCP tools](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/mcp)
-   [Model routing](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/model-routing)
-   [API-native](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/api-native)

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## What it does

-   01Custom modes + subagents
-   02Inline autocomplete
-   03Agent Manager (git worktrees)
-   04Shared CLI ↔ VS Code sessions
-   05500+ models via gateway
-   06Cloud agents

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## Who it's for

Ex-Roo users and VS Code teams wanting an OSS agent surface that carries sessions between editor, terminal, and cloud.

PRICING

## Pricing

Free OSS; 500+ models at provider rates via Kilo; Kilo Pass plans. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

The rebuilt extension (OpenCode engine, GA April 2026) dropped a few legacy Roo features; a legacy 5.x line still ships the old codebase.

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## Other IDE extensions (9)

[GitHub Copilot GitHub · ide-extension editor/api · cloud · Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39; Max $100; Business $19/seat; Enterprise $39/seat](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/copilot)

[Cline Community / OSS · ide-extension editor/cli · local · Free (OSS) + model costs; ClinePass $9.99/mo](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/cline)

[Amazon Q Developer Amazon Web Services · ide-extension editor/cli · cloud · Free tier; Pro $19/user/mo](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/amazon-q-developer)

[Gemini Code Assist Google · ide-extension caution editor · cloud · Standard $19–22.80/user/mo; Enterprise $45–54; free individual tier ended Jun 2026](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/gemini-code-assist)

[Sourcegraph Cody Sourcegraph · ide-extension caution editor · cloud/local · Enterprise only (no public price; ~$59/user/mo cited)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/cody)

[Augment Code Augment Code · ide-extension editor/cli · local/cloud · Business $100/mo flat (up to 50 seats, $100 usage incl.); Enterprise custom](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/augment)

[Continue Community / OSS · ide-extension retired editor · local · Retired — acquired by Cursor (Jun 2026); OSS core only](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/continue)

[Roo Code Roo Code Inc. · ide-extension retired editor · local · Shut down May 15, 2026 — successor: Roomote](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/roo-code)

[Junie JetBrains · ide-extension editor/cli · local · Free to start; full use via JetBrains AI subscription (AI Pro / AI Ultimate)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/junie)

FAQ

## Frequently asked

### What is Kilo Code?

Kilo Code is an open-source agentic platform — VS Code/JetBrains extension, CLI, Slack, and cloud agents over a shared OpenCode engine. Started as a Roo Code fork and became the main migration path after Roo's May 2026 shutdown.

### Who is Kilo Code for?

Ex-Roo users and VS Code teams wanting an OSS agent surface that carries sessions between editor, terminal, and cloud.

### How much does Kilo Code cost?

Free OSS; 500+ models at provider rates via Kilo; Kilo Pass plans. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

### Does Kilo Code run locally or in the cloud?

Kilo Code runs locally on your machine and in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are an editor/IDE surface, a terminal (CLI), an API or protocol.

### What are alternatives to Kilo Code?

Other IDE extension entries in the catalog: GitHub Copilot, Cline, Amazon Q Developer, Gemini Code Assist, Sourcegraph Cody, Augment Code, Continue, Roo Code, Junie. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the IDE extensions & copilots category page for tradeoffs.

### What should I know before adopting Kilo Code?

The rebuilt extension (OpenCode engine, GA April 2026) dropped a few legacy Roo features; a legacy 5.x line still ships the old codebase.

Spec sheet

**Name**: Kilo Code

**Vendor**: [Kilo](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/kilo)

**Category**: [IDE extensions & copilots](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/ide-extension)

**Interfaces**: editor · cli · api

**Hosting**: local · cloud

**Pricing**: Free OSS; 500+ models at provider rates via Kilo; Kilo Pass plans

**Status**: actively maintained

**Integrates**: -   [VS Code](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/vscode)
-   [MCP servers](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/mcp-servers)
-   [Cursor](https://www.agentlist.io/integrations/cursor)

**Speaks**: -   [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://www.agentlist.io/transports/mcp)

**Aliases**: Kilo, Kilo Code CLI

**Record ID**: `sys://kilo/kilo-code`

**Verified**: [2026-09-25](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog)

Sources

-   [↗ kilo.ai](https://kilo.ai/)
-   [↗ marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kilocode.kilo-code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kilocode.kilo-code)

Catalog entries are editorial records, not paid placements or endorsements. Pricing and status are approximate as of the seed date.

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