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README.md

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-  <h1>Kilo Code</h1>
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+  <a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kilocode.Kilo-Code"><img src="https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/v/kilocode.Kilo-Code.svg?label=VS%20Code%20Marketplace" alt="VS Code Marketplace"></a>
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+  <a href="https://x.com/kilo_code"><img src="https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/kilo_code?style=flat&logo=x&color=555" alt="X (Twitter)"></a>
+  <a href="https://blog.kilocode.ai"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Blog-555?style=flat&logo=substack&logoColor=white" alt="Substack Blog"></a>
+  <a href="https://kilocode.ai/discord"><img src="https://img.shields.io/discord/1349288496988160052?style=flat&logo=discord&logoColor=white" alt="Discord"></a>
+  <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/kilocode/"><img src="https://img.shields.io/reddit/subreddit-subscribers/kilocode?style=flat&logo=reddit&logoColor=white" alt="Reddit"></a>
+</p>
 
-Kilo Code is an open-source AI agent extension for Visual Studio Code. It helps you write code more efficiently by generating code, automating tasks, and providing suggestions.
+# 🚀 Kilo Code
 
-Get started with $20 of free credits to experience the power of Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and GPT-4.1. We'll give out more free tokens if you leave useful feedback.
+> Open-source VS Code AI agent. Superset of [Roo Code](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code) and [Cline](https://github.com/cline/cline).
 
-- [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kilocode.Kilo-Code) (download)
-- [Official KiloCode.ai Home page](https://kilocode.ai) (learn more)
-- [Discord](https://kilocode.ai/discord) (join community)
-- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/kilocode/) (start discussing)
-- [Substack](https://blog.kilocode.ai/) (blog)
-- [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/products/kilocode) (vote)
+- ✨ Generate code from natural language
+- ✅ Checks its own work
+- 🧪 Run terminal commands
+- 🌐 Automate the browser
+- 🤖 Latest AI models
+- 🎁 API keys optional
+- 💡 **$20 free credits for Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and GPT-4.1**<br/>Share feedback and earn more credits!
 
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   <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode/refs/heads/main/kilo.gif" width="100%" />
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+- [VS Code Marketplace](https://kilocode.ai/vscode-marketplace?utm_source=Readme) (download)
+- [Official KiloCode.ai Home page](https://kilocode.ai) (learn more)
+
 ## Key Features
 
 - **Code Generation:** Generate code using natural language.
 - **Task Automation:** Automate repetitive coding tasks.
 - **Automated Refactoring:**: Refactor and improve existing code.
-- **MCP Servers**: Use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
+- **MCP Server Marketplace**: Easily find, and use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
+- **Multi Mode**: Plan with Architect, Code with Coder, and Debug with Debugger, and make your own custom modes.
 
 ## Get Started in 2 Minutes
 
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 2.  Log in with your Google Account to get $20 in free Claude 3.7 Sonnet credits.
 3.  Start coding!
 
-## Development
+## Difference between Roo Code and Cline
+
+We're doing our best to combine the best of both worlds. Kilo Code is a superset of both Roo Code and Cline. It has the best features of both, and we're working on making it even better. 
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+No need to fiddle with API keys, Kilo Code ships with the latest AI models plugged in, including Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Gemini 2.5 Pro.
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+Kilo Code is a direct fork from Roo Code, but also includes the following features from Cline (and more):
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+- MCP Server Marketplace: Easily find, and use MCP servers to extend the agent capabilities.
+- System notifications: Get notified when the agent is done with a task.
+- Easy model connection: with bigger free tier.
+
+## Extension Development
 
 For details on building and developing the extension, see [DEVELOPMENT.md](/DEVELOPMENT.md)