Source: https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/kilo-code-cli/
Canonical: https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/integrations/kilo-code-cli/
Language: en

[Terminal agents](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/integrations/#agents) 

# Kilo Code CLI

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Terminal agent · OpenAI Chat, OpenAI Responses, Anthropic Messages

| Format | Where to set it up |
| --- | --- |
| OpenAI Chat, OpenAI Responses, Anthropic Messages | ~/.config/kilo/kilo.jsonc (or ./kilo.jsonc; KILO\_CONFIG is also supported) → provider.\<id\>.options.baseURL; in the extension: Settings → Providers → Custom provider |

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/kilo-code-cli/#setup)Setup

Copy the configuration and replace `sk-...` with your key from the Ailoot Dashboard. Prefer storing the key in the environment variable `AILOOT_API_KEY`, if the application supports it.

Before starting, request GET /v1/models with your Ailoot key. Choose an exact model ID whose methods include POST /v1/chat/completions, POST /v1/responses, POST /v1/messages, then use that ID in the configuration. For agents, also check tool support and the features required by your client version.

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://app.kilo.ai/config.json",
  "model": "openai-compatible/claude-sonnet-5-5",
  "provider": {
    "openai-compatible": {
      "options": {
        "apiKey": "{env:AILOOT_API_KEY}",
        "baseURL": "https://api.ailoot.ai/v1"
      },
      "models": {
        "claude-sonnet-5-5": {
          "name": "Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Ailoot)",
          "tool_call": true,
          "limit": {
            "context": 1000000,
            "output": 64000
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

This configuration reads the key from the environment variable `AILOOT_API_KEY`. Set it before starting the application:

```bash
export AILOOT_API_KEY="sk-..."   # add to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc
```

```powershell
setx AILOOT_API_KEY "sk-..."   # then restart the terminal
```

Example model: `claude-sonnet-5-5`. Choose any other model from the [catalog](https://ailoot.ai/models/en/) — check that it supports the format you need.

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/kilo-code-cli/#notes)Good to know

The Custom provider dialog lets you choose a protocol: OpenAI Compatible (Chat Completions), OpenAI Responses, or Anthropic Messages. {env:VAR} works only in the trusted global configuration (~/.config/kilo); the project-level kilo.json will not substitute a key from an environment variable.

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/kilo-code-cli/#check)Test

- For the OpenAI format, the URL is `https://api.ailoot.ai/v1` (or the full path if the application asks for a full URL).
- For the Anthropic format, the URL is `https://api.ailoot.ai` — the API origin. The example above does not show the full setup for this format; consult the client’s documentation for the path to use in the relevant field. The API route prefix is `/v1`.
- Ask a short question. If you get an error, check the code and Request ID, then consult [Errors and limits](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/errors/).
- 404 immediately after setup almost always means the URL is wrong: an extra or missing `/v1`.
- 402 — insufficient balance for the reserve. Agents reserve more than chat: [why](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/billing/reserve/).

Application documentation: [https://kilo.ai/docs/code-with-ai/agents/custom-models](https://kilo.ai/docs/code-with-ai/agents/custom-models)

Still have questions? Send your Request ID and a description — we'll help you troubleshoot.[Contact support](mailto:support@ailoot.ai)

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