What is Kilo Code for JetBrains?
Build, debug, and ship with one AI coding teammate. Kilo Code is open-source, model-agnostic AI code assistant that's pay-per use. After 420,000+ downloads on VS Code and Cursor, we're bringing it to the JetBrains ecosystem: IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm...
Problem
Developers rely on traditional AI code assistants with subscription-based pricing, limited IDE support, and lack of customization, leading to higher costs and inflexibility in tool integration.
Solution
An open-source, model-agnostic AI code assistant for JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.) enabling pay-per-use AI code generation, debugging, and deployment while integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.
Customers
Software developers, engineers, and teams using JetBrains IDEs who prioritize cost-efficiency, customization, and open-source tools for coding tasks.
Unique Features
Open-source, model-agnostic architecture; pay-per-use pricing; JetBrains IDE integration; lightweight local operation (no data sent to servers).
User Comments
Simplifies debugging workflows
Affordable alternative to subscription models
Seamless integration with JetBrains tools
Appreciate open-source transparency
Fast code iteration with minimal latency
Traction
420,000+ downloads on VS Code/Cursor; expanding to JetBrains ecosystem; founder has 1.2K+ GitHub contributions; open-source repository with 850+ stars.
Market Size
The global AI developer tools market is projected to reach $100 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research), driven by demand for coding automation across 28.7M+ developers worldwide (SlashData).
