An open-source AI coding agent for developers, supporting any model across IDEs and CLI.
Product memo
Kilo gives developers an AI coding agent that works with any model across their entire workflow, from VS Code and JetBrains to the CLI. It offers a free open-source core alongside managed services, targeting developers who want to build, ship, and iterate faster. This approach avoids locking users into specific AI providers and simplifies complex self-hosting, simplifying tasks from planning to debugging with specialized agentic modes.
For who
Developers building with AI models
Solves what
Faster code iteration and AI agent workflows across IDEs and CLI
- AI coding agent for VS Code/JetBrains
- Multiple specialized agent modes
- Hosted OpenClaw agent deployment
In their own words
models change. Great workflows don’t.
Build, ship, and iterate with _any model_ , everywhere you work.
Commercial cues
Model
hybrid
Free tier
Yes
Trial
1d
Pricing Strategy
- • A free open-source tier acts as an adoption wedge for individual developers.
- • Usage-based AI inference pricing includes bonus credits at higher tiers.
- • 1-day trial lowers adoption risk.
Operator context
Team
VC / larger team
Founded
Sep 2025
HQ
United States
Platform
Plugin / ecosystem
Audience
Developers
Public footprint
+4 more footprint links
Tech stack
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Wedge Expand
- Stage
- Vc Growth
- Effort
- Small Team
About Kilo Code v7 for VS Code Expand
Kilo delivers an AI coding agent designed for developers, offering flexibility to work with any AI model across their preferred development environments. This includes extensions for VS Code and JetBrains, as well as a CLI agent.
The product's core is open-source, providing a free entry point for individual developers to experiment with AI-driven workflows. For teams and power users, Kilo offers managed services that simplify deployment and enhance collaboration, ensuring developers can build, ship, and iterate code more efficiently without vendor lock-in.