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import {
  DISCORD_URL,
  REDDIT_URL,
  GITHUB_ISSUES_MAIN_URL,
  GITHUB_FEATURES_URL,
  YOUTUBE_URL,
} from "@site/src/constants.ts"
import Image from "@site/src/components/Image"

# Kilo Code Documentation

Kilo Code **accelerates** development with AI-driven code generation and task automation. This open source extension plugs directly into VS Code.

## What Can Kilo Code Do?

- 🚀 **Generate Code** from natural language descriptions
- 🔧 **Refactor & Debug** existing code
- 📝 **Write & Update** documentation
- 🤔 **Answer Questions** about your codebase
- 🔄 **Automate** repetitive tasks
- 🏗️ **Create** new files and projects
- ⚡ **Autocomplete** code as you type with AI-powered suggestions

## Quick Start

1. [Install Kilo Code](/getting-started/installing)
2. [Set up Kilo Code](/getting-started/setting-up)
3. [Try Your First Task](/getting-started/your-first-task)
4. [Enable Autocomplete](/basic-usage/autocomplete) for inline code suggestions

## Features

<Image
  src="/docs/img/kilogif.gif"
  alt="GIF showing some of the capabilities of Kilo Code"
  width="600"
/>

### Basics

Use [the chat interface](/basic-usage/the-chat-interface) to tell Kilo Code what you need, or let [Autocomplete](/basic-usage/autocomplete) suggest code as you type. It relies on coding‑optimized AI models to complete each request.

- Switch [modes](/basic-usage/using-modes) to fit the task
- Control allowed [actions](/features/auto-approving-actions)
- Run direct [code actions](/features/code-actions)

### Using Kilo Code

#### Multiple Modes

Kilo Code adapts to your needs with specialized [modes](/basic-usage/using-modes):

- [**Code Mode:**](/basic-usage/using-modes#code-mode-default) For general-purpose coding tasks
- [**Architect Mode:**](/basic-usage/using-modes#architect-mode) For planning and technical leadership
- [**Ask Mode:**](/basic-usage/using-modes#ask-mode) For answering questions and providing information
- [**Debug Mode:**](/basic-usage/using-modes#debug-mode) For systematic problem diagnosis
- **[Custom Modes](/agent-behavior/custom-modes):** Create unlimited specialized personas for security auditing, performance optimization, documentation, or any other task

#### Core Tools

Kilo Code comes with powerful [tools](/features/tools/tool-use-overview) that can:

- [Read](/features/tools/read-file), [write](/features/tools/write-to-file), and [delete](/features/tools/delete-file) files in your project
- [Execute commands](/features/tools/execute-command) in your VS Code terminal
- [Control a web browser](/features/tools/browser-action)
- [Ask follow-up questions](/features/tools/ask-followup-question)
- [Search your codebase](/features/tools/search-files)

See the complete [Tools Reference](/features/tools/tool-use-overview) for all available tools.

### Extending Kilo Code

- **[MCP (Model Context Protocol)](/features/mcp/overview):** Add unlimited custom tools, integrate with external APIs, connect to databases, or create specialized development tools
- **[Local Models](/advanced-usage/local-models):** Run Kilo Code with local AI models for offline use or enhanced privacy

### Customizing Kilo Code

Make Kilo Code work your way with:

- [Settings Management](/basic-usage/settings-management) for configuring your experience
- [Custom Modes](/agent-behavior/custom-modes) for specialized tasks
- [Custom Rules](/agent-behavior/custom-rules) for project-specific rules
- [Custom Instructions](/agent-behavior/custom-instructions) for global plugin-wide instructions
- [API Configuration Profiles](/features/api-configuration-profiles) for different model providers
- [Auto-Approval Settings](/features/auto-approving-actions) for faster workflows

## Resources

### Documentation

- [Using Kilo Code](/basic-usage/the-chat-interface) - Learn the basics
- [Autocomplete](/basic-usage/autocomplete) - Get AI-powered code suggestions as you type
- [Core Concepts](/features/auto-approving-actions) - Master key features
- [Advanced Usage](/agent-behavior/prompt-engineering) - Take your skills further
- [Frequently Asked Questions](/faq) - Get answers to common questions

### Community

- **Discord:** <a href={DISCORD_URL} target="_blank">Join our Discord server</a> for real-time help and discussions
- **Reddit:** <a href={REDDIT_URL} target="_blank">Visit our subreddit</a> to share experiences and tips
- **YouTube:** <a href={YOUTUBE_URL} target="_blank">Check out our YouTube</a> to learn hands on skills when using Kilo Code
- **GitHub:** Report <a href={GITHUB_ISSUES_MAIN_URL} target="_blank">issues</a> or request <a href={GITHUB_FEATURES_URL} target="_blank">features</a>

Ready to get started? Click the **Next** button below to begin your journey with Kilo Code!
