Step 1: Install Kilo Code Plugin
- Open VS Code Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for “Kilo Code”
- Click Install
Open Settings Panel
- Click Kilo Code icon in activity bar
- Click Settings gear icon
| Setting | Value |
|---|
| Profile | Keep default default (Active) |
| API Provider | Select “Google Gemini” |
| API Key | Your API key (sk-xxxxx) |
| Model | Model name to use |
| Base URL | https://console.mixroute.io |
Recommended Model: gemini-3-pro-preview
Step 3: Verify Connection
- Open any code file
- Use
Ctrl+I (Windows) or Cmd+I (macOS) for Inline Chat
- Test with “explain this code” or “hello”
Recommended Models
| Type | Model | Features |
|---|
| Coding | gemini-3-pro-preview | Strong coding capabilities |
| Fast | gemini-2.5-flash | Quick response |
| Complex | claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 | Strong reasoning |
