Kilo Code

Kilo Code

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Backgrind:

About

Backgrind is an overlay window for AI coding agents, built for vibe coders and pro developers on macOS and Windows. It puts Claude Code, Cursor, or its hosted Grindy model in an always-on-top window that floats over whatever you are doing, so you can fire off a task, go build or play, and only get tapped when the agent actually needs you. Backgrind works as a thin frontend over the CLI you already use, keeping your login, history, hooks, and workflow intact while floating over your editor, browser, docs, or even a borderless full-screen game. The window can be dragged, stretched, recolored, faded through, summoned with a hotkey, or switched into click-through glance mode so your clicks and keystrokes pass straight to what is underneath. It flashes and chimes only when your agent needs approval, asks a question, or finishes. Backgrind also acts like a real mini-IDE, with a file tree, syntax-highlighted previews, rendered Markdown, and clickable file links.
Kilo Code:

About

Kilo Code is a powerful open-source coding agent designed to help developers build, ship, and iterate faster across every stage of the software development workflow. It offers multiple modes—including Ask, Architect, Code, Debug, and Orchestrator—so developers can switch seamlessly between tasks with tailored AI support. The platform includes features such as hallucination-free code, automatic failure recovery, and deep context awareness to ensure accuracy and reliability. Developers can run parallel agents, enjoy fast autocomplete, and even deploy applications with a single click. With access to 500+ models and integration across terminals, VS Code, and JetBrains editors, Kilo provides unmatched flexibility. As the #1 agent on OpenRouter with over 750,000 users, it has quickly become a preferred choice for modern AI-assisted development.
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Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
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Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
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Audience

Developers using AI coding agents that need to monitor, control, and coordinate multiple agents from a single always-on-top desktop interface
Kilo Code:

Audience

Kilo Code is ideal for developers and engineering teams seeking a fast, accurate, open-source AI coding agent that enhances every stage of the software development lifecycle.
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Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
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Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
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API

Offers API Not Supported
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API

Offers API Not Supported
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Screenshots and Videos

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Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$7.50 per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
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Pricing

$15/user/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5
Kilo Code:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Ridiculously easy onboarding, slick UI, hyper-contextual code suggestions, smart refactoring, one-click docs generation, full-stack architecture templates, seamless VS Code integration . Feels like a senior architect whispering best practices in your ear while the whole squad’s velocity goes full turbo.

Cons

  • Tends to over-engineer fixes on legacy code, needs high-speed internet for real-time inference, and the AI occasionally hallucinates exotic patterns that require manual cleanup.
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
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Company Information

Backgrind
Founded: 2026
United States
backgrind.com
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Company Information

Kilo Code
Founded: 2025
United States
kilo.ai/
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Categories

AI Coding Agents Supported
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Categories

Agentic AI Supported
AI Agents Supported
AI Code Generators Supported
AI Coding Agents Supported
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Integrations

APMix Not Supported
Cloudroom Not Supported
Constellation Not Supported
GLM-4.7 Not Supported
GLM-5.1 Not Supported
GLM-5.3 Not Supported
Google Cloud Platform Not Supported
Kilo Code Reviewer Not Supported
Ling 2.6 Not Supported
MiMo-V2.5 Not Supported
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed Not Supported
MiniMax M2.5 Not Supported
MiniMax M3 Not Supported
Ring 2.6 Not Supported
Seed2.1 Turbo Not Supported
Spawn Not Supported
Tencent Hy Not Supported
antgrid Not Supported
omp Not Supported
plaingateway Not Supported
Kilo Code:

Integrations

APMix Supported
Cloudroom Supported
Constellation Supported
GLM-4.7 Supported
GLM-5.1 Supported
GLM-5.3 Supported
Google Cloud Platform Supported
Kilo Code Reviewer Supported
Ling 2.6 Supported
MiMo-V2.5 Supported
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed Supported
MiniMax M2.5 Supported
MiniMax M3 Supported
Ring 2.6 Supported
Seed2.1 Turbo Supported
Spawn Supported
Tencent Hy Supported
antgrid Supported
omp Supported
plaingateway Supported
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