General

This section contains general questions about Kilo Code.

How does Kilo Code work?

Kilo Code uses large language models (LLMs) to understand your requests and translate them into actions. It can:

• Read, write, and delete files in your project.
• Execute commands in your VS Code terminal.
• Perform web browsing (if enabled).
• Use external tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

You interact with Kilo Code through a chat interface, where you provide instructions and review/approve its proposed actions, or you can use the inline autocomplete feature which helps you as you type.

Is Kilo Code free to use?

The Kilo Code extension itself is free and open-source. In order for Kilo Code to be useful, you need an AI model to respond to your queries. Models are hosted by providers and most charge for access.

There are some models available for free. The set of free models is constantly changing based on provider pricing decisions.

You can also use Kilo Code with a local model or "Bring Your Own API Key".