Kilo Code
JetBrains plugin, VS Code, and CLI
- Best for
- Open-source, model-agnostic agent workflows
- Starting price
- Free with BYOK
- Model choice
- 500+ models
Keep the IDE you know. Add an open-source coding agent with 500+ models, agentic workflows, local model support, and no vendor lock-in.

Built for JetBrains
Kilo Code v7 is a ground-up native JetBrains plugin with tighter IDE integration, responsive workflows, and the context needed for serious multi-file work.

Quick comparison
The right choice depends on whether you prioritize model freedom, first-party JetBrains integration, autonomous tasks, or GitHub-native workflows.
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Pricing is approximate as of June 2026. Confirm current plans with each vendor.
Installation
Install from the built-in Plugin Marketplace. No custom repository or preview channel is required.
The guide covers installation, sign-in, and first-run setup.
Agent workflow
Move from understanding to planning, implementation, and diagnosis without forcing every request through the same workflow.
Understand unfamiliar code, trace behavior, and get answers grounded in your project without changing files.
Research the codebase, surface constraints, and turn an idea into an implementation plan before editing.
Implement features and refactors across files with access to your editor, terminal, tests, and project context.
Investigate failures systematically, form hypotheses, inspect evidence, and fix the root cause instead of guessing.
Model freedom
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.
Route across leading and open-weight model families through Kilo Gateway.
Connect supported providers directly and keep control of provider access.
Use Ollama, LM Studio, and compatible local endpoints for private workflows.
Use transparent provider pricing with no markup on AI token usage.
One Kilo platform
JetBrains specialists, VS Code users, and terminal-first developers can share one model platform and one set of team controls.
The Kilo Code extensions are Apache 2.0 licensed. Inspect how context is handled, audit the implementation, contribute improvements, or adapt the project to your requirements.
Explore Kilo on GitHubAdd centralized billing, usage analytics, role-based access, model controls, SSO, SCIM, audit logs, support, and SLA commitments as your organization grows.
Supported IDEs
Use the same native plugin across language-specific JetBrains environments.
Browse IntelliJ-based IDEs for every major language and stack.
Agentic Java and Kotlin development in Community or Ultimate.
Plan, build, and debug Python projects without leaving PyCharm.
Use Kilo across JavaScript and TypeScript applications.
Also supported: GoLand, PhpStorm, Rider, RubyMine, CLion, and DataGrip. Check the Marketplace listing for current version compatibility.
Install the native plugin today, or talk with our team about rolling Kilo out across your engineering organization.