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sidebar_label: Installing Kilo Code
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# Installing Kilo Code

Kilo Code is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Install using one of these methods:
- [**VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)**](#vs-code-marketplace) - fastest method for standard VS Code users
- [**Cursor Marketplace**](#cursor-marketplace) - recommended way for Cursor users
- [**Open VSX Registry**](#open-vsx-registry) - for VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium or Windsurf
- [**Manually install the .vsix file**](#manual-installation-from-vsix) - direct installation from the GitHub Release

## VS Code Marketplace

:::tip

If you already have VS Code installed: [Click here to install Kilo Code](vscode:extension/kilocode.Kilo-Code)

:::

alternatively, you can:

1. Open VS Code
2. Access Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Side Bar or press `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+X` (macOS)
3. Search for "Kilo Code"
4. Select "Kilo Code" by Kilo Code and click **Install**
5. Reload VS Code if prompted

After installation, find the Kilo Code icon (<img src="/docs/img/kilo-v1.svg" width="12" />) in the Side Bar to open the Kilo Code panel.

<img src="/docs/img/installing/installing.png" alt="VS Code marketplace with Kilo Code extension ready to install" width="400" />
*VS Code marketplace with Kilo Code extension ready to install*

## Cursor Marketplace

:::tip

If you already have Cursor installed: [Click here to install Kilo Code](cursor:extension/kilocode.Kilo-Code)

:::

alternatively, you can:

1. Open Cursor
2. Access Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Side Bar or press `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+X` (macOS)
3. Search for "Kilo Code"
4. Select "Kilo Code" by Kilo Code and click **Install**
5. Reload Cursor if prompted

After installation, find the Kilo Code icon (<img src="/docs/img/kilo-v1.svg" width="12" />) in the Side Bar to open the Kilo Code panel.



## Open VSX Registry

[Open VSX Registry](https://open-vsx.org/) is an open-source alternative to the VS Code Marketplace for VS Code-compatible editors that cannot access the official marketplace due to licensing restrictions.

For VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium, Gitpod, Eclipse Theia, and Windsurf, you can browse and install directly from the [Kilo Code page on Open VSX Registry](https://open-vsx.org/extension/kilocode/Kilo-Code).

1. Open your editor
2. Access the Extensions view (Side Bar icon or `Ctrl+Shift+X` / `Cmd+Shift+X`)
3. Your editor should be pre-configured to use Open VSX Registry
4. Search for "Kilo Code"
5. Select "Kilo Code" and click **Install**
6. Reload the editor if prompted

:::note
If your editor isn't automatically configured for Open VSX Registry, you may need to set it as your extension marketplace in settings. Consult your specific editor's documentation for instructions.
:::

## Manual Installation from VSIX

If you prefer to download and install the VSIX file directly:

1. **Download the VSIX file:**
   * Find official releases on the [Kilo Code GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/releases)
   * Download the `.vsix` file from the [latest release](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/releases/latest)

2. **Install in VS Code:**
   * Open VS Code
   * Access Extensions view
   * Click the "..." menu in the Extensions view
   * Select "Install from VSIX..."
   * Browse to and select your downloaded `.vsix` file

<img src="/docs/img/installing/installing-2.png" alt="VS Code's Install from VSIX dialog" width="400" />
*Installing Kilo Code using VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog*

## Troubleshooting

**Extension Not Visible**
* Restart VS Code
* Verify Kilo Code is listed and enabled in Extensions
* Try disabling and re-enabling the extension in Extensions
* Check Output panel for errors (View → Output, select "Kilo Code")

**Installation Problems**
* Ensure stable internet connection
* Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later
* If VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible, try the Open VSX Registry method

## Getting Support

If you encounter issues not covered here:

* Join our [Discord community](https://kilocode.ai/discord) for real-time support
* Submit issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/issues)
* Visit our [Reddit community](https://www.reddit.com/r/KiloCode)