kilocode

# Kilocode Kilocode is an AI coding agent CLI tool that generates code from natural language, automates tasks, and runs terminal commands. ## Basic Usage Run in any project directory: ```bash kilo ``` ### Non-interactive mode Execute a single prompt without entering interactive REPL: ```bash kilo run '<prompt>' ``` Continue previous conversation: ```bash kilo run --continue '<prompt>' ``` Fully autonomous mode (CI/CD, no prompts): ```bash kilo run --auto '<prompt>' ``` ## Common Commands | Command | Description | | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- | | `kilo` | Start interactive REPL | | `kilo run "prompt"` | Execute single prompt | | `kilo run --continue "prompt"` | Continue with previous context | | `kilo run --auto "prompt"` | Autonomous mode (no permission prompts) | | `kilo --help` | Show help | ## Examples ### Generate code ```bash kilo run "Create a Python function to calculate fibonacci sequence with memoization" ``` ### Debug ```bash kilo run "Fix the bug in index.js where the async function returns undefined" ``` ### Refactor ```bash kilo run "Refactor the React component to use hooks instead of class" ``` ### Run terminal commands ```bash kilo run "Run npm test and fix any failing tests" ``` ### CI/CD automation ```bash kilo run --auto "Run linting, tests, and build the project" ``` ## Models Kilocode supports 500+ AI models via the Kilo provider (configured in auth-profiles). Popular models: - **Gemini 3.1 Pro** (default, fast) - **Claude 4.6 Sonnet & Opus** (high quality) - **GPT-5.2** (OpenAI) Model selection is handled automatically based on provider configuration. No need to specify model unless required. ## Tips - Use `--auto` flag only in trusted environments (CI/CD) - Provide clear, specific prompts for better results - Kilo can read and write files, run commands, and interact with browser - Check [kilo.ai](https://kilo.ai) for documentation and updates