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# Kilo Code

Use TensorX models with [Kilo Code](https://kilo.ai/), the AI-powered coding assistant for VS Code.

## Installation

1. Open VS Code Extensions
2. Search for **"Kilo Code"**
3. Click **Install**
4. Restart VS Code

## Configuration

1. Open the Kilo Code sidebar by clicking the Kilo Code icon in the VS Code Side Bar
2. Click the **⚙️ settings icon** to open the settings panel
3. Under **API Provider**, select **OpenAI Compatible**
4. Configure the following settings:

| Setting  | Value                                      |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Base URL | `https://api.tensorx.ai/v1`                |
| API Key  | Your TensorX API key                       |
| Model    | Enter your model ID (e.g., `z-ai/glm-5.1`) |

5. Optionally expand **Model Configuration** to customize:
   * Max Output Tokens
   * Context Window
   * Image Support
   * Input/Output Price
6. Click **Let's go!** to save your settings

## Available Models

| Model        | ID                     | Best For                        |
| ------------ | ---------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| GLM-5.1 ⭐    | `z-ai/glm-5.1`         | Coding, reasoning, functions    |
| MiniMax-M2.5 | `minimax/minimax-m2.5` | Reasoning, functions            |
| Kimi-K2.5    | `moonshotai/kimi-k2.5` | Vision, functions, long context |
| MiniMax-M2   | `minimax/minimax-m2`   | Coding, fast responses          |

## Using Different Modes

Kilo Code supports multiple modes optimized for different tasks:

| Mode          | Description                                    |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Code**      | General-purpose coding tasks                   |
| **Architect** | Planning and technical leadership              |
| **Ask**       | Answering questions and providing information  |
| **Debug**     | Systematic problem diagnosis                   |
| **Custom**    | Create specialized personas for specific tasks |

## Tips

* **For tool-heavy workflows**: Use `z-ai/glm-5.1` which has strong function calling support
* **For reasoning tasks**: Use `minimax/minimax-m2` for complex multi-step operations

## Troubleshooting

| Issue             | Solution                                       |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| "Invalid API Key" | Verify your TensorX API key is correct         |
| "Model Not Found" | Check the model ID matches exactly             |
| Connection errors | Ensure Base URL is `https://api.tensorx.ai/v1` |

## Resources

* [Kilo Code Documentation](https://kilo.ai/docs)
* [Kilo Code OpenAI Compatible Guide](https://kilo.ai/docs/providers/openai-compatible)
* [TensorX API Reference](/api-reference/overview.md)


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