KiloCode

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Visual Studio Code installed
• A CoreThink account with an active API key
• Internet connection

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Step 1: Install KiloCode Extension

1. Open VS Code
2. Navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for “Kilo Code AI Agent”
4. Click Install on the extension

Alternative: Install directly from the VS Code Marketplace

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Step 2: Sign in to KiloCode

1. Click on “Get Started” in the KiloCode extension
2. Complete the sign-in process for KiloCode
3. Navigate to the Settings tab

Note: By default, KiloCode uses Grok-fast. You need to configure it to use the Corethink model.

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Step 3: Get Your CoreThink API Key

1. Go to CoreThink Dashboard
2. Sign in to your account
3. Navigate to your Dashboard
4. Create an API Key (copy it immediately - you won’t see it again)
5. Create an organization if you don’t have one

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Step 4: Configure CoreThink in KiloCode

1. Open KiloCode’s Settings Tab in VS Code

2. Configure the following settings:

   API Provider:

   • Choose: OpenAI Compatible

   Base URL:

   • Enter: https://api.corethink.ai/v1/code

   API Key:

   • Paste your CoreThink API key

   Model:

   • Add custom model: corethink

3. Click Save and Done

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Step 5: Adjust Advanced Settings

1. In the same settings tab, scroll down to advanced options
2. Image Support: Deselect this option (for better performance)
3. Context Window Size: Set to 50000 (supports up to 128k)
4. Click Save and Done

You should now see the chat screen ready to use with Corethink AI!

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

• Verify your API key is correct and active
• Ensure you’re using the correct endpoint: https://api.corethink.ai/v1/code
• Check your internet connection
• Try restarting VS Code after configuration

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Model Not Found

• Ensure you entered corethink exactly (case-sensitive)
• Check that the base URL is correct: https://api.corethink.ai/v1/code
• Verify your API provider is set to “OpenAI Compatible”
• Reload the KiloCode extension

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Slow Response Times

• Check your internet connection
• Try reducing the context window size
• Disable image support if not using images
• Consider upgrading your plan for higher rate limits

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Extension Not Connecting

• Restart VS Code
• Reload the KiloCode extension
• Verify all settings are saved correctly
• Check that the extension is enabled in VS Code Extensions view

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Next Steps

• Explore the API Reference for advanced configuration
• Check out Examples for common use cases
• Review Best Practices for optimal results