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Kilo Code

Kilo Code is a Plugin / CLI / Desktop / Mobile in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. OSS BYOK agenting with Auto Free routing for hobby/scaffolding, Kilo Desktop (beta) for native macOS/Windows/Linux code-and-data work, optional Kilo Pass credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud, mobile supervision, and opt-in Kilo Memory so agents stop re-learning the repo each session.

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OSS BYOK agenting with Auto Free routing for hobby/scaffolding, Kilo Desktop (beta) for native macOS/Windows/Linux code-and-data work, optional Kilo Pass credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud, mobile supervision, and opt-in Kilo Memory so agents stop re-learning the repo each session.

Skip if

You specifically want a VS Code–class fork (Cursor/Windsurf) rather than Kilo’s plugin plus Desktop app, or you refuse any local project memory outside git.

Who it fits

  • OSS BYOK agenting with Auto Free routing for hobby/scaffolding, Kilo Desktop (beta) for native macOS/Windows/Linux code-and-data work, optional Kilo Pass credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud, mobile supervision, and opt-in Kilo Memory so agents stop re-learning the repo each session.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
  • Users who supervise or kick off agent runs from mobile
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Pros

Auto Free model router is the golden feature for pet projects, hobby builds, or scaffolding something serious without burning paid keys; open-source BYOK with transparency over prompts and context; automated migration path from Roo Code; 500+ models; Kilo Desktop (beta) — native macOS/Windows/Linux app for code and data with multi-folder workspaces, Plan/Code/Ask/Debug modes, agent-edited notebooks, in-app conda, and built-in local models; official iOS and Android app to follow up on CLI/IDE sessions via /remote, start Cloud Agents, chat with KiloClaw, and monitor agents on the go; opt-in Kilo Memory keeps project-scoped session digests, environment facts, and corrections across CLI/TUI/VS Code/Desktop sessions and worktrees.

Cons

Kilo Desktop is still in beta (macOS, Windows, Linux); mobile companion steers and supervises agents — not a full mobile IDE; Kilo Memory is still experimental (capture quality evolving; stored outside the repo, not git-shared).

Facts

Locality:
Hybrid (local + cloud)
Surfaces:
Desktop, CLI, Mobile
Maturity:
Preview / beta
BYOK:
Bring your own API key
Open source:
Source available
Free tier:
Free option available
Cloud agents:
Remote agent execution

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: Full SupportSKILL.md: Full SupportRules / memory: Open standards plus opt-in Kilo Memory (local project-scoped digests/corrections via /memory; shared across CLI, TUI, VS Code).100% Free (Open-source, BYOK); Auto Free model router; Kilo Pass credit plans ($19/$49/$199) with up to 50% bonus credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud/KiloClaw/Gateway.

Mobile

App Store · Google Play

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kilo Code?

Kilo Code is a Plugin / CLI / Desktop / Mobile covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Auto Free model router is the golden feature for pet projects, hobby builds, or scaffolding something serious without burning paid keys; open-source BYOK with transparency over prompts and context; automated migration path from Roo Code; 500+ models; Kilo Desktop (beta) — native macOS/Windows/Linux app for code and data with multi-folder workspaces, Plan/Code/Ask/Debug modes, agent-edited notebooks, in-app conda, and built-in local models; official iOS and Android app to follow up on CLI/IDE sessions via /remote, start Cloud Agents, chat with KiloClaw, and monitor agents on the go; opt-in Kilo Memory keeps project-scoped session digests, environment facts, and corrections across CLI/TUI/VS Code/Desktop sessions and worktrees.

Who is Kilo Code best for?

OSS BYOK agenting with Auto Free routing for hobby/scaffolding, Kilo Desktop (beta) for native macOS/Windows/Linux code-and-data work, optional Kilo Pass credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud, mobile supervision, and opt-in Kilo Memory so agents stop re-learning the repo each session.

When should I skip Kilo Code?

You specifically want a VS Code–class fork (Cursor/Windsurf) rather than Kilo’s plugin plus Desktop app, or you refuse any local project memory outside git.

What are the main trade-offs of Kilo Code?

Pros: Auto Free model router is the golden feature for pet projects, hobby builds, or scaffolding something serious without burning paid keys; open-source BYOK with transparency over prompts and context; automated migration path from Roo Code; 500+ models; Kilo Desktop (beta) — native macOS/Windows/Linux app for code and data with multi-folder workspaces, Plan/Code/Ask/Debug modes, agent-edited notebooks, in-app conda, and built-in local models; official iOS and Android app to follow up on CLI/IDE sessions via /remote, start Cloud Agents, chat with KiloClaw, and monitor agents on the go; opt-in Kilo Memory keeps project-scoped session digests, environment facts, and corrections across CLI/TUI/VS Code/Desktop sessions and worktrees. Cons: Kilo Desktop is still in beta (macOS, Windows, Linux); mobile companion steers and supervises agents — not a full mobile IDE; Kilo Memory is still experimental (capture quality evolving; stored outside the repo, not git-shared).

Does Kilo Code support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Full Support, SKILL.md as Full Support, and rules/memory as Open standards plus opt-in Kilo Memory (local project-scoped digests/corrections via /memory; shared across CLI, TUI, VS Code).. Free options: 100% Free (Open-source, BYOK); Auto Free model router; Kilo Pass credit plans ($19/$49/$199) with up to 50% bonus credits across IDE/CLI/Cloud/KiloClaw/Gateway..

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