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Kilo Codes Rebuilt VS Code Extension: What's New?

Overview of the Rebuild

  • The video revisits Kilo's rebuilt VS Code extension, highlighting its transition from a beta version to a fully live product as of April 2nd, 2026.
  • The new release signifies a complete overhaul, moving away from the pre-release feel and establishing itself as the primary Kilo VS Code experience.

Architectural Changes

  • The old extension was too integrated with VS Code internals, causing inconsistencies across platforms. The rebuild aligns it with Kilo CLI’s portable core.
  • This architectural shift enhances feature parity, performance, and maintenance efficiency, allowing for faster delivery of new capabilities across different surfaces.

Key Features Introduced

  • Parallelism: Kilo emphasizes parallel tool calls and sub-agent delegation. Multiple tasks can now run simultaneously (e.g., reading files, executing commands).
  • Agent Manager: A crucial addition that allows users to manage multiple live sessions efficiently without chaos in tabs.

Enhanced Workflow Capabilities

  • Git Work Trees: Each agent operates in isolated branches or workspaces to prevent conflicts between attempts.
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Users can compare outputs from different models or strategies more effectively, addressing variability in model performance.

Improved User Experience

  • Inline Code Review: Feedback is provided directly on code diffs rather than through chat blobs, streamlining the review process.
  • A unified agents experience has been developed to create a more coherent workflow among agents and reviews instead of fragmented features.

Additional Functionalities

  • Improvements include direct provider settings within the extension, native support for MCP marketplace integration, session importing capabilities, dedicated terminals, and enhanced cross-platform continuity.

Free Usage Options

  • Users can access free models through Kilo's built-in provider without facing immediate subscription fees. Free tier models are clearly labeled for user convenience.

Open Router and Free Models in Kilo

Connecting Open Router as a Provider

  • Users can connect their Open Router key within the extension settings to access various free models, including QN3, coder free, GLM 4.5 airfree, Deepseek R10528 free, and Kimmy K2 free.

Prompt Training for Free Models

  • Free models typically require prompt training to be enabled in Open Router settings; if they appear unavailable after connection, this should be checked first.

Utilizing NVIDIA's API Catalog

  • To use NVIDIA models in Kilo, obtain an NVIDIA API key and utilize the OpenAI compatible provider by pasting the base URL and model ID from Nvidia’s catalog.

Developer Access on Serverless Endpoints

  • NVIDIA offers developer access for many serverless endpoints under specific terms; this allows testing of models without immediate costs per token.

Autocomplete Features with Mistl

  • For enhanced daily use of the extension, users should consider using Mistl as an autocomplete provider alongside codestral completions available for free.

Building a Cost-effective Setup with Kilo

Steps for a Mostly Free Kilo Setup

  • A recommended approach includes starting with Kilo's built-in free models directly from the dropdown menu for ease of use.
  • If more variety is desired, connecting to Open Router to test its free tier models is advisable.
  • For exploring additional options through NVIDIA’s catalog, connecting via the OpenAI compatible flow is beneficial.

Consistency Across Interfaces

  • All providers integrate into a single rebuilt extension workflow; users do not need to learn multiple interfaces but can maintain consistency across agents and sessions.

Overall Impressions of Kilo's Updates

Key Features of Rebuilt Extension

  • The April 20 post clarifies that the rebuilt extension is now live with improved features such as parallel agents, agent manager capabilities, work tree isolation, side-by-side comparisons, inline reviews, and better provider setups.

Compelling Package for Users

  • The combination of these features presents a compelling package for users who may have previously overlooked earlier announcements due to beta concerns.
Video description

In this video, I'll be talking about Kilo Code's rebuilt VS Code extension, what is now officially live in the new version, and how you can use it for free through Kilo's built-in models, OpenRouter, NVIDIA, and free autocomplete options. -- Key Takeaways: 🚀 Kilo’s rebuilt VS Code extension now runs on the same portable core as Kilo CLI, making feature delivery faster and more consistent. ⚡ The new live version adds parallel tool calls, parallel subagents, and a much more practical multi-agent workflow. 🗂️ Agent Manager and Git worktree support make it easier to manage multiple sessions and keep different coding attempts isolated. 🔍 Side-by-side comparisons and inline code review make testing models and reviewing code much more useful inside the editor. 🧩 Kilo now offers a more unified Agents experience, along with better provider settings, session importing, terminals, and MCP marketplace support. 💸 You can use Kilo for free through Kilo’s own free models, OpenRouter free-tier models, NVIDIA developer access, and free Codestral autocomplete. 👍 Overall, the April 2, 2026 update makes Kilo feel much more like a real GA product rather than just an early rebuild preview.