Kilo Code for JetBrains

Kilo Code for JetBrains is an open-source, model-agnostic AI coding assistant designed to enhance the development process by seamlessly integrating with JetBrains IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm. With over 420,000 downloads on platforms such as VS Code and Cursor, Kilo Code extends its functionality to JetBrains users, providing a comprehensive AI companion for coding tasks. The tool aims to streamline coding by offering functionalities such as drafting entire applications from natural language descriptions, navigating complex codebases, refactoring, and automated bug fixing.

Kilo Code operates in Architect, Code, and Debug modes, enabling users to plan, write, and fix code efficiently within a single workspace. Its Architect mode facilitates big-picture planning, while code generation and smart bug-fixing in Debug mode expedite development and troubleshooting processes. The integration ensures that API suggestions are reliable by performing library look-ups to prevent hallucination errors common in large language models.

Privacy and control remain central, as Kilo Code allows users to host models locally, ensuring code and data remain secure and private. The tool does not use telemetry by default, giving developers the autonomy to choose their models and data handling practices. Available as a plugin, Kilo Code can be easily installed on JetBrains IDEs, offering a frictionless setup. It operates on a pay-per-use basis with no upfront fees, allowing developers to pay only for the resources they consume, starting with free credits accessed through OpenRouter.