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Kilo Code is a powerful VS Code plugin with support for MCP (Model Context Protocol), enabling you to generate code, debug, and manage projects directly within the editor — delivering a more efficient and intelligent development experience. Kilo Code’s performance is further enhanced with the GLM Coding Plan,, helping you achieve greater efficiency and stability in both code creation and project collaboration.
Using the GLM Coding Plan, you need config the exclusive Coding API https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4 instead of the Common API https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4

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Step 1: Installing the Kilo Code Plugin

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1. Open the Extensions Marketplace

a. Launch VS Code b. Click the Extensions Marketplace icon on the left sidebar c. Search for Kilo Code in the search bar d. Locate the Kilo Code plugin Description

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2. Install the Plugin

a. Click the Install button to begin installation b. After installation, choose to trust the developer Description

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Step 2. Configuring API Settings

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1. Select API Key Authentication

Choose Use your own API key Description

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2. Enter Configuration Details

Fill in the following information as specified:
If your Kilo Code version is outdated and lacks the International Coding Plan option, please update the plugin to the latest version.
  • API Provider: Select Z AI
  • Z AI Entrypoint: Select International Coding Plan (https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4/)
  • Z AI API Key: Input your Z.AI API Key
  • Model: Select glm-4.6 or any other model from the list
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Step 3. Getting Started

Once configured, you can enter prompts in the input box to leverage the AI model for various tasks, such as:
  • Analyzing database table structures
  • Calculating statistics and averages
  • Generating and optimizing SQL queries
  • Code generation and refactoring
  • Project analysis and documentation writing

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Step 4: Vision and Search MCP

Refer to the Vision MCP Server and Search MCP Server documentation; once configured, you can use them in Kilo Code.