Which JetBrains IDEs support Kilo Code?

Kilo Code supports IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, PhpStorm, GoLand, Rider, CLion, RubyMine, and DataGrip. Check the Marketplace listing for current version compatibility.

Is the native JetBrains plugin generally available?

Yes. The native Kilo Code plugin is generally available through the standard JetBrains Plugin Marketplace release channel. No custom plugin repository or early-access signup is required.

Does Kilo Code support JetBrains split mode and remote development?

Yes. Kilo Code was architected for JetBrains split mode from the beginning. The IDE backend and project can run on a remote machine while the JetBrains and Kilo interfaces stay on your local machine.

Does the Kilo Code JetBrains plugin use ACP?

No. Many coding agents are available in JetBrains through ACP, which provides a common interface and supports remote environments. Kilo chose a native plugin instead so it can provide custom model, pricing, usage, and agent controls directly in JetBrains.

Which AI models can I use in JetBrains?

Choose from 500+ hosted models through Kilo Gateway, connect supported providers with your own API keys, or use local models through tools such as Ollama and LM Studio.

Is the JetBrains plugin free?

The Kilo Code plugin is free and open source for individuals. You can bring your own keys or use Kilo Gateway with transparent pay-as-you-go model pricing and no token markup.

Can teams standardize Kilo across JetBrains and other editors?

Yes. Teams can use one Kilo platform across JetBrains IDEs, VS Code, CLI, and cloud workflows, with centralized billing, usage analytics, model controls, role-based access, and enterprise identity features where required.

Can I use Kilo Code alongside JetBrains AI?

Yes. Kilo Code can run alongside JetBrains AI Assistant and Junie, so you can adopt it gradually without changing IDEs or disrupting existing workflows.

Native plugin, generally available

Kilo Code for JetBrains IDEs

A fully native, open-source coding agent built for JetBrains split mode. Keep the interface local, run your IDE and project remotely, and choose from 500+ models without vendor lock-in.

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Built for JetBrains

A native experience, not an editor migration

Kilo Code v7 is a ground-up native JetBrains plugin with tighter IDE integration, responsive workflows, and a custom interface designed around Kilo's models, pricing, and agent features.

Stay in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, PhpStorm, Rider, and more.
Use Kilo locally or with JetBrains remote development through split mode.
Use Community and paid IDE editions through the standard Plugin Marketplace.
Work with your editor, project files, terminal, and development tools in one flow.

Local UI, remote IDE

Native from the start. Split-mode ready by design.

JetBrains split mode lets the IDE backend run on a remote machine while the interface stays responsive on your local machine. Kilo was architected for this model from the beginning, not retrofitted after the plugin was built.

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Kilo Code in the local JetBrains interface, connected to an IntelliJ IDEA backend running on a remote machine.

Remote machine

IDE backend and project

Run the JetBrains backend, source code, terminal, and development tools close to your remote environment and compute.

Local machine

JetBrains and Kilo interface

Keep the visual interface local, including Kilo's purpose-built agent experience, while working against the remote IDE backend.

Why not ACP?

A custom interface, not a common shell

Many coding agents are available in JetBrains through Agent Communication Protocol (ACP). It provides a common interface that works natively and supports remote environments, but agents appear through the same standardized UI.

We chose not to take the ACP route because Kilo needs a custom interface for product-specific model selection, pricing, usage, features, and agent controls.

Quick comparison

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The right choice depends on whether you prioritize model freedom, first-party JetBrains integration, autonomous tasks, or GitHub-native workflows.

Kilo Code

JetBrains plugin, VS Code, and CLI

Model freedom

Best for: Open-source, model-agnostic agent workflows
Starting price: Free with BYOK
Model choice: 500+ models

JetBrains AI Assistant

JetBrains-native assistant

Best for: Built-in chat, completion, and IDE actions
Starting price: JetBrains AI plan
Model choice: JetBrains-managed

Junie

JetBrains-native coding agent

Best for: First-party autonomous coding tasks
Starting price: JetBrains AI plan
Model choice: JetBrains-managed

GitHub Copilot

JetBrains plugin

Best for: GitHub-native teams and autocomplete
Starting price: $10/month base
Model choice: GitHub-managed

Pricing is approximate as of June 2026. Confirm current plans with each vendor.

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Installation

Start coding with Kilo in minutes

Install from the built-in Plugin Marketplace. No custom repository or preview channel is required.

Install from your IDE

1Open your JetBrains IDE.
2Open Settings > Plugins.
3Search for "Kilo Code" in the Plugin Marketplace.
4Select Install and restart if prompted.

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The guide covers installation, sign-in, and first-run setup.

Agent workflow

The right agent for each stage of the task

Move from understanding to planning, implementation, and diagnosis without forcing every request through the same workflow.

Ask

Understand unfamiliar code, trace behavior, and get answers grounded in your project without changing files.

Plan

Research the codebase, surface constraints, and turn an idea into an implementation plan before editing.

Code

Implement features and refactors across files with access to your editor, terminal, tests, and project context.

Debug

Investigate failures systematically, form hypotheses, inspect evidence, and fix the root cause instead of guessing.

Model freedom

Choose the model. Keep the workflow.

Match models to the work instead of tying your IDE to one provider. Switch between hosted, bring-your-own-key, and local options without relearning your coding agent.

500+ hosted models

Route across leading and open-weight model families through Kilo Gateway.

Bring your own keys

Connect supported providers directly and keep control of provider access.

Run local models

Use Ollama, LM Studio, and compatible local endpoints for private workflows.

Pay as you go

Use transparent provider pricing with no markup on AI token usage.

One Kilo platform

Standardize the agent layer, not the editor

JetBrains specialists, VS Code users, and terminal-first developers can share one model platform and one set of team controls.

VS Code

Bring the same models and agent workflows to VS Code.

CLI

Continue in local terminals, SSH sessions, and servers.

Cloud workflows

Delegate work remotely and return to it from your editor.

Teams

Manage billing, usage, access, and model policy centrally.

Open source by default

The Kilo Code extensions are MIT-licensed. Inspect how context is handled, audit the implementation, contribute improvements, or adapt the project to your requirements.

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Governance for engineering teams

Add centralized billing, usage analytics, role-based access, model controls, SSO, SCIM, audit logs, support, and SLA commitments as your organization grows.

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Kilo goes where JetBrains developers work

Use the same native plugin across language-specific JetBrains environments.

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Kilo Code for JetBrains FAQ

Installation, model choice, pricing, and team setup

Bring Kilo into your JetBrains workflow

Install the native plugin today, or talk with our team about rolling Kilo out across your engineering organization.

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