Kilo Code
Open-source VS Code coding agent merging the best of Cline and Roo Code with extra power-user modes.
Kilo Code is an open-source VS Code coding agent merging the best of Cline and Roo Code with extra power-user modes. Open-source codebase that allows community inspection and contributions.
About Kilo Code
Kilo Code is an open-source VS Code coding agent that merges features from Cline and Roo Code into one extension, with extra power-user modes.
Its pitch is both, plus more: it combines two established open agents in a single free VS Code extension, adds power-user modes for workflows beyond basic completion, and keeps an open codebase anyone can inspect.
It's for VS Code users who want the union of Cline and Roo Code without picking one. Two caveats: it's VS Code only — no JetBrains, CLI, or web — and because it merges two upstream projects, it inherits their maintenance and compatibility churn.
It's the merge-of-both option next to its parents, Cline and Roo Code, in the open, in-VS-Code lane.
Sources: kilocode.ai, this listing
Kilo Code pros and cons
Pros
- Open-source codebase that allows community inspection and contributions.
- Merges features from both Cline and Roo Code, combining two established AI coding agents into a single extension.
- Includes power-user modes aimed at advanced coding workflows beyond basic completions.
- Available as a free VS Code extension with no paid tier required.
Cons
- Only available as a VS Code extension, with no support for JetBrains, CLI, or web-based interfaces.
- As a fork that merges Cline and Roo Code, it depends on multiple upstream projects that can introduce maintenance and compatibility issues.
- Lack of an enterprise tier or dedicated support channels compared to commercial alternatives.
Tagged
- VS Code Extension
- Agentic Mode
- Free
- Open Source
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</a>Frequently asked questions
- What is Kilo Code?
- Kilo Code is an open-source VS Code coding agent merging the best of Cline and Roo Code with extra power-user modes.
- Is Kilo Code free?
- Kilo Code is free to use. There is no paid tier as of the last index update.
- What platforms does Kilo Code support?
- Kilo Code runs on vscode-ext.
- What are the alternatives to Kilo Code?
- Similar tools in AI Coding Agents on vibedonalds: Floot MCP, Alexandria by Firecrawl, Hyrax AI, Bolt Forge.
- What are the downsides of Kilo Code?
- Only available as a VS Code extension, with no support for JetBrains, CLI, or web-based interfaces. As a fork that merges Cline and Roo Code, it depends on multiple upstream projects that can introduce maintenance and compatibility issues. Lack of an enterprise tier or dedicated support channels compared to commercial alternatives.