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Kilo Code

02 ide-extension/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.

SEC.01

What it does

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

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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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.