Code Actions

Code Actions are a powerful feature of VS Code that provide quick fixes, refactorings, and other code-related suggestions directly within the editor. Kilo Code integrates with this system to offer AI-powered assistance for common coding tasks.

{% callout type="info" %} Code Actions are a VS Code extension feature and are not available in the CLI/TUI. {% /callout %}

Available Code Actions

The extension provides code actions via the editor context menu and lightbulb:

• Add to Context: Adds selected code (with file path and line numbers) to the active chat session. Keyboard shortcut: Cmd+K Cmd+A (Mac) or Ctrl+K Ctrl+A (Windows/Linux).
• Explain Code: Asks Kilo to explain the selected code.
• Fix Code: Asks Kilo to fix problems in the selected code.
• Improve Code: Asks Kilo to suggest improvements to the selected code.

Agent Manager Integration

If the Agent Manager is active, code actions route to the current Agent Manager session rather than the sidebar chat. This allows code actions to work seamlessly within multi-session workflows.

Terminal Context Menu

The extension also adds code actions to the terminal context menu:

• Add Terminal Content: Adds selected terminal output to the chat context.
• Fix Command: Asks Kilo to fix a failed terminal command.
• Explain Command: Asks Kilo to explain a terminal command or its output.

By using Kilo Code's Code Actions, you can quickly get AI-powered assistance directly within your coding workflow. This can save you time and help you write better code.