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

bash

npm install -g @kilocode/cli

Or run directly with npx:

bash

npx --package @kilocode/cli kilo

Getting Started

Run kilo in any project directory to launch the interactive TUI:

bash

kilo

Run a one-off task:

bash

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)

bash

brew install Kilo-Org/tap/kilo

Kilo Code CLI

Kilo Code CLI

Install

Getting Started

Features

Commands

Alternative Installation

Homebrew (macOS/Linux)

GitHub Releases

Documentation

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