December 19, 2025 ongoing Get alerts for kilocode.ai

Summary: Kilo Code launches Cloud Agents and App Builder

Why It Matters: The competitor is expanding from a local coding assistant into a full-stack development platform. They are adding heavy-duty features like cloud-based execution and visual app building to attract users who need more than just text suggestions.

What Changed:

  • Added Cloud Agents for running long tasks without using local computer power.
  • Launched a visual App Builder that creates production-ready code from designs.
  • Introduced an AI Adoption Score to help managers track how teams use the tool.
  • Added Voice Prompting to allow developers to speak commands in the IDE.
  • Released a Managed Indexing feature for better understanding of large codebases.
  • Expanded support to include JetBrains IDEs for autocomplete.
  • Added a "Kilo College" section to teach professional AI development skills.
  • Updated the homepage with social proof, claiming 43% of users switched from Cursor.
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