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Kilo Code

Kilo Code is a VS Code extension enhanced by MCP (Model Context Protocol) support, enabling direct code generation, debugging, and project management within the editor.

Features​

  • Code Generation: Generate code from natural language descriptions
  • Database Analysis: Analyze database structures and relationships
  • SQL Optimization: Generate and optimize SQL queries
  • Project Management: Manage and organize project files
  • Refactoring: Improve code quality and structure
  • Documentation: Create documentation for your codebase

Installation​

Step 1: Install Extension​

  1. Launch VS Code
  2. Open the Extensions Marketplace (left sidebar)
  3. Search for "Kilo Code"
  4. Click Install
  5. Trust the developer when prompted

Step 2: Configure API Key​

After installation, select "Use your own API key" option to configure custom API settings.

Configure Apertis API​

API Provider Setup​

  1. Open Kilo Code settings
  2. Select OpenAI Compatible as the API Provider
  3. Enter the Base URL: https://api.apertis.ai/v1
  4. Enter your API Key (obtain from Apertis Dashboard)
  5. Select a model from the Model List

Configuration Summary​

SettingValue
API ProviderOpenAI Compatible
Base URLhttps://api.apertis.ai/v1
API KeyYour Apertis API key
ModelSee model list below

Available Models​

ModelName to Enter
Claude Sonnet 4.5claude-sonnet-4.5
Claude Haiku 4.5claude-haiku-4.5
GPT-4ogpt-4.1
GPT-4o minigpt-4.1-mini
Gemini 3 Flashgemini-3-flash-preview

Capabilities​

Once configured, Kilo Code can assist with:

  • Database Structure Analysis: Understand and document database schemas
  • Statistical Calculations: Perform data analysis and calculations
  • SQL Query Generation: Create optimized SQL queries
  • Code Generation: Generate code based on requirements
  • Project Analysis: Analyze and document project structure
  • Refactoring: Suggest and implement code improvements

MCP Integration​

Kilo Code supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for enhanced functionality:

  • Vision Server: Analyze images and visual content
  • Web Search Server: Search the web for information
  • Web Reader Server: Extract content from web pages

Troubleshooting​

Connection Issues​

  • Verify your API key at Apertis Dashboard
  • Ensure the Base URL is https://api.apertis.ai/v1
  • Check that the model name matches the Model List exactly

Extension Not Working​

  • Restart VS Code after configuration changes
  • Check the Output panel for error messages
  • Ensure you selected "Use your own API key" option