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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.

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.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Context-switching developers who want their AI coding agents to keep working in the background while they stay focused elsewhere

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.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$7.50 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$15/user/month
Free Version
Free Trial

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

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.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Backgrind
Founded: 2026
United States
backgrind.com

Company Information

Kilo Code
Founded: 2025
United States
kilo.ai/

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

Claude Code
Devstral Small 2
GLM-4.5V-Flash
GLM-4.6
GLM-4.7
GLM-5.1
GLM-5.2
Grok 4.3
Grok Code Fast 1
IntelliJ IDEA
KiloClaw
Ling 2.6 Flash
MiMo-V2.5
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2.5
Ring 2.6
Seed2.1 Turbo
Tencent Hy
UnoRouter
Visual Studio Code

Integrations

Claude Code
Devstral Small 2
GLM-4.5V-Flash
GLM-4.6
GLM-4.7
GLM-5.1
GLM-5.2
Grok 4.3
Grok Code Fast 1
IntelliJ IDEA
KiloClaw
Ling 2.6 Flash
MiMo-V2.5
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2.5
Ring 2.6
Seed2.1 Turbo
Tencent Hy
UnoRouter
Visual Studio Code
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