Using Fireworks AI With Kilo Code

Fireworks AI is a high-performance platform for running AI models that offers fast access to a wide range of open-source and proprietary language models. Built for speed and reliability, Fireworks AI provides both serverless and dedicated deployment options with OpenAI-compatible APIs.

Website: https://fireworks.ai/

Getting an API Key

1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to Fireworks AI and create an account or sign in.
2. Navigate to API Keys: After logging in, go to the API Keys page in the account settings.
3. Create a Key: Click "Create API key" and give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Kilo Code").
4. Copy the Key: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely. You will not be able to see it again.

Configuration in Kilo Code

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1. Open Kilo Code Settings: Click the gear icon ({% codicon name="gear" /%}) in the Kilo Code panel.
2. Select Provider: Choose "Fireworks AI" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. Enter API Key: Paste your Fireworks AI API key into the "Fireworks AI API Key" field.
4. Select Model: Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

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Open Settings (gear icon) and go to the Providers tab to add Fireworks AI and enter your API key.

The extension stores this in your kilo.json config file. You can also edit the config file directly — see the CLI tab for the file format.

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Set the API key as an environment variable or configure it in your kilo.json config file:

Environment variable:

export FIREWORKS_API_KEY="your-api-key"

Config file (~/.config/kilo/kilo.json or ./kilo.json):

{
  "provider": {
    "fireworks-ai": {
      "env": ["FIREWORKS_API_KEY"],
    },
  },
}

Then set your default model:

{
  "model": "fireworks-ai/accounts/fireworks/models/llama4-scout-instruct-basic",
}

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Tips and Notes

• Performance: Fireworks AI is optimized for speed and offers excellent performance for both chat and completion tasks.
• Pricing: Refer to the Fireworks AI Pricing page for current pricing information.
• Rate Limits: Fireworks AI has usage-based rate limits. Monitor your usage in the dashboard and consider upgrading your plan if needed.