> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nordlyslabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Kilo Code Integration

> Configure Kilo Code with Nordlys's advanced AI model for intelligent model selection

Configure Kilo Code to use Nordlys's Mixture of Models for intelligent model selection in VS Code.

<Tip>
  **Get the best AI specialist for every prompt** with Nordlys Mixture of Models. Works
  seamlessly with Kilo Code's development features.
</Tip>

## Get Your Nordlys API Key

[Sign up here](https://www.nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs) to create an account and generate your API key.

## Quick Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Extension" icon="download">
    Open VS Code Extensions (`Cmd+Shift+X` / `Ctrl+Shift+X`), search for **"kilocode"**, and click **Install**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_/images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-1.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_&q=85&s=166916cdb21a3a26c4eb10fd295a6b21" alt="Search and install Kilo Code from VS Code Extensions" width="1146" height="308" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-1.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trust Publisher" icon="shield-check">
    Click **"Trust Publisher & Install"** when prompted.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_/images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_&q=85&s=d43851e8a7f9e9dd0f59b8e324ff83a9" alt="Trust the Kilo Code publisher" width="1034" height="694" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-2.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select API Key Option" icon="key">
    On the welcome screen, click **"Use your own API key"** to configure Nordlys.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_/images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-3.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_&q=85&s=0eeb41613fbc633e37a1368a33d10006" alt="Select Use your own API key" width="1064" height="1078" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-3.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Nordlys" icon="gear">
    In the Settings panel, configure:

    * **API Provider**: `OpenAI Compatible`
    * **Base URL**: `https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1`
    * **API Key**: Your Nordlys API key
    * **Model**: `nordlys/hypernova`

    Click **Save** when done.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_/images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_&q=85&s=bfe1ee07ded286ed97ba5707253dcfa0" alt="Configure Nordlys API settings" width="4400" height="2950" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-4.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Coding" icon="check">
    Hypernova is now active. Start a new task to verify the setup.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_/images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_y9MrWaA8IzRCit_&q=85&s=9f443c898a3c440562c26694c2b8c38e" alt="Kilo Code working with Hypernova" width="4400" height="2950" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/kilo-code/kilo-code-step-5.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuring MCP (Optional)

Kilo Code supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) to extend AI capabilities. Add MCP servers in Settings > MCP Servers:

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/path/to/your/project"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Alternative Setup Methods

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Environment Variables theme={null}
  export OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
  export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-nordlys-api-key
  # Then launch Kilo Code from terminal
  ```

  ```powershell Environment Variables (PowerShell) theme={null}
  $env:OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
  $env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your-nordlys-api-key"
  setx OPENAI_BASE_URL "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
  setx OPENAI_API_KEY "your-nordlys-api-key"
  # Then launch Kilo Code from terminal
  ```

  ```json Configuration File theme={null}
  // In kilo-code settings.json
  {
    "kiloCode": {
      "apiProvider": "openai-compatible",
      "baseUrl": "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1",
      "apiKey": "your-nordlys-api-key",
      "model": "gpt-4.1-nano"
    }
  }
  ```

  ```text Manual Configuration theme={null}
  1. Open VS Code settings (Ctrl/Cmd + ,)
  2. Search for "Kilo Code"
  3. Set API Provider to "OpenAI Compatible"
  4. Enter Base URL: https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
  5. Enter your Nordlys API key
  6. Select your preferred model
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Connection Issues" icon="wifi-off">
    * Verify your API key at [nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs](https://www.nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs)
    * Check that Base URL is set to `https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1`
    * Restart Kilo Code after configuration changes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configuration Errors" icon="gear">
    * Ensure environment variables are properly set
    * Verify configuration file syntax if using file-based config
    * Test connection with a simple request after setup
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Monitor Usage & Savings" href="https://www.nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs" icon="chart-line" cta="View Dashboard">
    Track your cost savings and usage analytics in real-time
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Documentation" href="/api-reference/chat-completions" icon="book" cta="View API Docs">
    Learn about Nordlys's API capabilities and advanced features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Other Tools" href="/developer-tools/claude-code" icon="code" cta="Explore Tools">
    Set up Nordlys with other AI development tools
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Support" href="/troubleshooting" icon="life-ring" cta="Get Help">
    Troubleshooting guides and support resources
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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