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Kilo Code for JetBrains IDEs

Keep the IDE you know. Add an open-source coding agent with 500+ models, agentic workflows, local model support, and no vendor lock-in.

Kilo Code running inside a JetBrains IDE

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 the context needed for serious multi-file work.

  • Stay in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, PhpStorm, Rider, and more.
  • Use Community and paid IDE editions through the standard Plugin Marketplace.
  • Work with your editor, project files, terminal, and development tools in one flow.
Kilo Code agent mode picker open beside a Java project in a JetBrains IDE

Quick comparison

Compare JetBrains AI agents

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.

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

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

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.

Open source by default

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 GitHub

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.

Model controlsUsage analyticsSSO / SCIMAudit logs

Supported IDEs

Kilo goes where JetBrains developers work

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

Also supported: GoLand, PhpStorm, Rider, RubyMine, CLion, and DataGrip. Check the Marketplace listing for current version compatibility.

Trusted by 3M+ developers, from individual builders to enterprise teams

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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