Editor extension
Kilo
Kilo Code is an open-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code. It focuses on clean multi-file planning, transparent edits, and bring-your-own-model flexibility.
Kilo plugins on BuySkills
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Kilo vs Kiro CLI
A head-to-head look at Kilo and Kiro CLI — two popular AI coding agents — and how BuySkills fits into each workflow.
Terminal CLI
Kiro CLI
Kiro CLI is Amazon's agent-first coding tool for the terminal, designed around spec-driven development with AI. It integrates with AWS-native workflows while staying portable across stacks.
Kiro CLI plugins on BuySkillsSide-by-side
| Dimension | Kilo | Kiro CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Editor extension | Terminal CLI |
| In a nutshell | Open-source autonomous coding agent, VS Code | Amazon's agent-first terminal tooling |
| BuySkills install command | npx buyskills install <skill> | npx buyskills install <skill> |
| Cross-agent skill sharing | Yes — via BuySkills | Yes — via BuySkills |
Use both with a single skill catalog
You don't have to pick. BuySkills lets you install a skill once and use it across Kilo, Kiro CLI, and every other supported AI coding agent — without repurchasing or reconfiguring.
- One command to install in either agent:
npx buyskills install <skill> - Skills pinned to a version you choose — Kilo or Kiro CLI updates won't break your loop
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Kilo vs Kiro CLI — FAQ
Should I pick Kilo or Kiro CLI?
It depends on where you work. Kilo is open-source autonomous coding agent, vs code, while Kiro CLI is amazon's agent-first terminal tooling. Many developers use both and share skills across them via BuySkills — so the choice is less binary than it used to be.
Can I use the same plugins in Kilo and Kiro CLI?
Yes. BuySkills is designed for cross-agent portability. Install a skill once with the BuySkills CLI and it becomes available in both Kilo and Kiro CLI — and every other supported agent — without a second purchase or install.
How is installing BuySkills skills different between Kilo and Kiro CLI?
It isn't, from your side. You run `npx buyskills install <skill>`, and the CLI writes the skill to the directory each agent reads from. Kilo and Kiro CLI pick up the skill without any extra config.
Does Kilo pick up new skills without restart?
Yes. BuySkills writes to Kilo's skill directory on install, and Kilo re-scans before each agent run. New skills are available immediately without reloading VS Code.
Can I use BuySkills on Kiro CLI without an AWS account?
Yes. BuySkills installs skills into Kiro's local skill directory. The skills run within Kiro's normal agent loop — an AWS account is only required for AWS-specific capabilities, not for BuySkills itself.
Still deciding?
Install BuySkills CLI once and the skills you discover today work in whichever agent you pick tomorrow.
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