Customize

Customization

Configure how Kilo Code behaves and responds:

• Custom Modes — Create specialized modes for different tasks (code review, documentation, testing, etc.)
• Custom Rules — Define rules that apply to specific file types or situations
• Custom Instructions — Add project-specific guidelines and context
• agents.md — Configure agent behavior at the project level
• Workflows — Automate multi-step processes
• Skills — Extend Kilo's capabilities with reusable skill definitions
• Prompt Engineering — Write effective prompts for better results

Context & Indexing

Help Kilo understand your codebase better:

• Codebase Indexing — Build a semantic index of your code for better context awareness
• Memory Bank — Store project context, decisions, and important information
• Large Projects — Best practices for working with monorepos and large codebases

Getting Started

New to customization? Here's where to start:

1. Start with Custom Instructions — Add a simple .kilocode/instructions.md file to your project
2. Explore Custom Modes — Try the built-in modes first, then create your own
3. Enable Codebase Indexing — Help Kilo understand your project structure

Best Practices

• Keep custom instructions concise and actionable
• Use custom modes for repetitive tasks
• Combine rules with modes for powerful workflows
• Regularly update your memory bank with important decisions

Next Steps

• Check out Code with AI to learn how to use Kilo effectively
• Explore Automate for CI/CD integration and advanced automation
• Learn about Collaboration features for teams