Open-source, lightning speed autonomous AI coding agent
Kilo AI is an AI-powered extension for VS Code which writes, fixes and improves your code through simple chat. Tuned with the fastest models we could find, it can create and modify files, run command line prompts, and much more.
Kilo Code is a game-changer for developers who want AI-powered assistance without leaving VS Code. This extension delivers on its promise of speed and autonomy—writing, fixing, and improving code with impressive accuracy.
Why I love it: ✅ Blazing-fast AI – The models are tuned for speed, making real-time coding feel seamless. ✅ Full workflow integration – From generating files to running CLI commands, it handles everything inside the editor. ✅ Simple chat interface – No complex setups; just describe what you need, and Kilo Code executes.
I’ve used other AI coding tools, but Kilo’s responsiveness and deep VS Code integration set it apart. Whether you’re debugging, refactoring, or prototyping, it’s like having a senior dev pair-programming with you.
About Kilo Code for VS Code on Product Hunt
“Open-source, lightning speed autonomous AI coding agent”
Kilo Code for VS Code launched on Product Hunt on March 27th, 2025 and earned 340 upvotes and 34 comments, placing #5 on the daily leaderboard. Kilo AI is an AI-powered extension for VS Code which writes, fixes and improves your code through simple chat. Tuned with the fastest models we could find, it can create and modify files, run command line prompts, and much more.
On the analytics side, Kilo Code for VS Code competes within Software Engineering, Developer Tools and Artificial Intelligence — topics that collectively have 1M followers on Product Hunt. The dashboard above tracks how Kilo Code for VS Code performed against the three products that launched closest to it on the same day.
Who hunted Kilo Code for VS Code ?
Kilo Code for VS Code was hunted by Jonno Riekwel. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
Reviews
Kilo Code for VS Code has received 40 reviews on Product Hunt with an average rating of 5.00/5. Read all reviews on Product Hunt.
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Jonno Riekwel
Kilo Code is a game-changer for developers who want AI-powered assistance without leaving VS Code. This extension delivers on its promise of speed and autonomy—writing, fixing, and improving code with impressive accuracy.
Why I love it:
✅ Blazing-fast AI – The models are tuned for speed, making real-time coding feel seamless.
✅ Full workflow integration – From generating files to running CLI commands, it handles everything inside the editor.
✅ Simple chat interface – No complex setups; just describe what you need, and Kilo Code executes.
I’ve used other AI coding tools, but Kilo’s responsiveness and deep VS Code integration set it apart. Whether you’re debugging, refactoring, or prototyping, it’s like having a senior dev pair-programming with you.