Kilo Code is a completely free and open source tool, but the AI features consume computing resources:
- Initial free amount: Sign up (Google account login) and automatically get a $15 (15,000 token) credit for Claude 3.7 usage, no credit card tie-up required.
- Mechanism for depletion of credits: Billed at the standard Anthropic API rate, deducted only when using AI features (e.g., code generation, smart suggestions, etc.), and not consumed for normal features.
- Credit Exhaustion Option: There are two solutions:
- Direct recharge via Stripe payment platform and renew at official API prices.
- Additional credits may be gifted by the team by submitting valuable feedback on issues or code contributions.
It's worth noting that Kilo Code itself doesn't charge any extra fees, and all AI service costs are calculated directly on Anthropic's API fees. Users can check the real-time quota usage in VS Code's settings to reasonably plan their calls.
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