Kilo AI (Kilo Code) is the kind of tool I like because it upgrades VS Code’s AI harness without forcing me into a new IDE ecosystem. I can keep VS Code lightweight, use free models or my own API keys, and still get advanced workflows like parallel agents and an agent manager.
Pros
+Works as a VS Code extension (no new IDE required)
+Supports using your own API keys and multiple model options
+Parallel agent execution and an agent manager workflow
+Supports worktrees natively for advanced agent-based workflows
Cons
-You still need to review AI-generated changes like a normal code review
-Some advanced workflows may feel complex if you’re new to agent-based coding