Kilo Code
Cline + Roo merge with extra UX polish. OSS, BYOK, MCP-first.
Open source · Apache-2.0 Free
Features
- ▸ Modes (similar to Roo)
- ▸ Polished diff UI
- ▸ MCP server marketplace built-in
- ▸ Codebase indexing
- ▸ Multi-model routing per task type
Pros
- + Combines best of Cline lineage with smoother UX
- + Fast-moving releases
- + Good defaults out of box
Cons
- − Younger project — fewer plugins than Roo
- − Documentation still maturing
Best for
- · Devs wanting Cline UX with less friction
- · MCP-heavy workflows
Avoid if
- · You need very stable, slow-moving releases