FREE AI Usage in Kilo CLI
Kilo CLI includes free AI models for unlimited usage in your terminal. No credit card required.
Key benefits
AI coding from your terminal
One CLI to Replace Them All
Access 500+ AI models from the command line. Write code, debug issues, architect solutions—all with the same tool. No more juggling between different AI assistants.
From Idea to Production in Minutes
Describe what you want to build and watch Kilo CLI bring it to life. Generate entire projects, refactor existing codebases, or automate repetitive tasks—faster than ever before.
BETA
Kilo Console
A browser-based control plane for Kilo CLI (Beta)
Manage projects and git worktrees
Open any local project in a browser UI, inspect its worktrees, and launch CLI sessions without juggling terminal tabs.
Edit settings without JSON files
Configure project and global defaults, see whether values are inherited or overridden, and save changes from a visual settings screen.
Review agents, tools, and permissions
Browse built-in and custom agents, inspect their available tools, and update permission rules from one place.
EASY SETUP
Get started in minutes
Three simple steps to AI-powered development
Install the CLI
Run npm install -g @kilocode/cli to install globally on your system.
Authenticate
Sign in with your Kilo account or add your own API keys for any provider.
Start Building
Run kilo in any directory and start coding with AI assistance.
OPEN SOURCE
Built on proven foundations
OpenCode Foundation
Kilo CLI is built on OpenCode—an MIT-licensed CLI for agentic coding that's beautifully designed and backed by an active community.
Deep Integration
Not a thin wrapper. We've integrated Kilo CLI deeply into the Kilo platform while preserving everything that makes OpenCode great: fast, extensible, and built for developers.
Giving Back
Kilo is committed to open source—we'll be contributing our improvements and bug fixes upstream to OpenCode.
All-In-One Platform
Kilo is more than a CLI
An all-in-one AI coding platform that works everywhere you code
VS Code Extension
The original Kilo Code experience, right in your favorite editor.
JetBrains Plugin
Full Kilo Code power in IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm, and more.
Kilo Teams
Centralized billing, shared modes, and analytics for your organization.
Enterprise
SSO, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and dedicated support.
Code Reviewer
AI-powered code reviews for better code quality and faster feedback.
Cloud Agents
Run AI coding tasks in the cloud without relying on your local machine.
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go with zero markup on AI tokens. Start free.
Frequently Asked Questions
RESOURCES
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Dive deeper into Kilo CLI
CLI Documentation
Complete guide to using Kilo CLI with all commands and options.
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Getting Started Tutorial
Watch how to go from install to shipping code in under 1 minute.
GitHub Repository
Explore the source code, report issues, and contribute.
Discord Community
Join the community to get help, share tips, and connect with 15k+ other developers.
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