Joshua Lambert
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* docs(cli): document how to disable built-in providers * fix provider IDs in docs: ollama->ollama-cloud, remove incorrect local models notes * docs(kilo-docs): add section on disabling built-in providers to AI providers page * Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: kilo-code-bot[bot] <240665456+kilo-code-bot[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Joshua Lambert <25085430+lambertjosh@users.noreply.github.com> * Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Joshua Lambert <25085430+lambertjosh@users.noreply.github.com> * docs: shorten skill provider table, fix enabled/disabled interaction wording, mention kilo.jsonc --------- Co-authored-by: kilo-code-bot[bot] <240665456+kilo-code-bot[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Kilo Code CLI
The AI coding agent built for the terminal. Generate code from natural language, automate tasks, and run terminal commands -- powered by 500+ AI models.
Install
npm install -g @kilocode/cli
Or run directly with npx:
npx --package @kilocode/cli kilo
Getting Started
Run kilo in any project directory to launch the interactive TUI:
kilo
Run a one-off task:
kilo run "add input validation to the signup form"
Features
- Code generation -- describe what you want in natural language
- Terminal commands -- the agent can run shell commands on your behalf
- 500+ AI models -- use models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
- MCP servers -- extend agent capabilities with the Model Context Protocol
- Multiple modes -- Plan with Architect, code with Coder, debug with Debugger, or create your own
- Sessions -- resume previous conversations and export transcripts
- API keys optional -- bring your own keys or use Kilo credits
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
kilo |
Launch interactive TUI |
kilo run "<task>" |
Run a one-off task |
kilo auth |
Manage authentication |
kilo models |
List available models |
kilo mcp |
Manage MCP servers |
kilo session list |
List sessions |
kilo session delete |
Delete a session |
kilo export |
Export session transcripts |
Run kilo --help for the full list.
Alternative Installation
Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
brew install Kilo-Org/tap/kilo
GitHub Releases
Download pre-built binaries from the Releases page.
Documentation
Links
License
MIT