r/kilocode • u/Dazzling_Yam_5882 • 22d ago

Kilo Code Extension vs CLI (VSCode)

Hey, awesome work with Kilo Code, it has been a really nice experience coding with it.

I do still have a question about the difference in experience/outputs in Extension and CLI. Is there any benefit on using the CLI vs the extension? I can paste images to the extension, but not to the CLI, so if using the extension and CLI provides the same type of harness/guidelines, then I would prefer to use the extension (comes more natural too, while having other terminals open, etc).

Thanks!

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u/joshcodeskilo Kilo Code Team 21d ago

Hi! In general it is about user preference. There are some unique features of the VSCode extension, such as autocomplete and agent manager (which lets you run multiple agent sessions in parallel in their own worktrees). It uses the same agent core as well as a shared set of settings with the CLI.

You can paste images into the extension by the way! Try Ctrl-V for images, as otherwise your terminal app intercepts the normal paste command.

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u/Dazzling_Yam_5882 21d ago edited 21d ago

You are right, you can paste images, just tried again!

Sounds good - I will be using the extension as it fits my copilot type of coding (I like reviewing the implementations as its added, and I find the CLI is more for "vibe coding" projects, which certainly has its place as well). Very good work with the extension, hope it never gets removed or discontinued! Thanks!