Kilo, a remote-first AI coding startup backed by GitLab co-founder Sid Sijbrandij, has launched Kilo CLI 1.0, a revamped command-line tool supporting over 500 AI models, including those from Alibaba. This release, positioned against IDE-centric tools from industry giants like GitHub Copilot, aims to integrate AI functionality across various developer environments such as terminals, IDEs, and communication platforms like Slack. Kilo also introduced a transparent pricing model, Kilo Pass, that charges users the exact provider API rates with no additional fees, in contrast to competitors’ opaque subscription tiers. Built on an open-source foundation, Kilo’s new CLI is designed for versatility and extensibility, empowering developers to engage in seamless project transitions while fostering community collaboration through open contributions.
Kilo launches CLI 1.0 with transparent pricing to rival opaque subscription models
