Name	Kilo Code AI
Overview	Kilo Code AI is an advanced, open-source coding assistant built as a multi-agent framework for VS Code. It empowers developers to write, refactor, and debug code using natural language, powered by top AI models like GPT-4, Claude 3, and Gemini. Kilo Code features dedicated agents—Architect, Code, Debugger, Ask, and Orchestrator—that collaborate to plan and execute complex tasks. Its customizable agent system and tool integrations provide powerful workflow automation, making it a robust alternative to commercial coding tools like GitHub Copilot.
Key features & benefits	Multi-agent design: Each agent specializes in tasks like code generation, refactoring, planning, and execution. Natural language interaction: Simply describe your goals, and Kilo Code will generate, edit, and debug code. Toolchain integration: Automates command line and browser actions using tool agents. No API key needed: Start with free $20 in credits across Claude and Gemini. Context-aware memory: Understands project scope, files, and previous actions. Open-source & customizable: Fully extensible via MCP server marketplace.
Use cases and applications	Writing and refactoring frontend or backend code Automating repetitive coding tasks Generating and fixing unit tests Terminal command execution and project scaffolding Debugging with automated recovery Multi-step orchestration of coding workflows
Who uses?	Freelance and professional developers using VS Code Open-source contributors Development teams seeking a Copilot alternative AI researchers building custom agents Engineering leads wanting to automate repetitive engineering tasks
Pricing	Free and open-source Comes with $20 in free usage credits (Claude, Gemini) Use your own API keys or pay-as-you-go via Stripe
Tags	open-source AI, coding assistant, VS Code, developer tools, LLM agents, multi-agent AI, MCP tools, dev automation, refactoring, debugging
App available?	No standalone app. Works as a VS Code extension with integrated web chat panel and CLI tools.

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