Installation

Install Kilo Desktop and complete first-time setup, including optional dependencies for git and local model features.

Kilo Desktop is distributed as a native installer for your operating system. Download the installer, run it, and launch the app.

System requirements

Operating system: macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows (x64), or Linux (x64).
Account: a Kilo account. Signing in is required to use the local model server and create Conda environments.

Install the app

Download the Kilo Desktop installer for your platform.
Run the installer and follow the prompts.
Launch Kilo Desktop.

Optional dependencies

Some capabilities rely on tools already installed on your system:

Git integration uses your system git. Install git to review changes and switch branches from a chat. See Git integration.
Conda environments and local inference use a conda runtime that the app provisions for you. See Conda environments.
Local inference also needs a model file in GGUF format (.gguf) that you provide. Import one from the Local Model Server settings. See Local inference.

After installing

Continue to the Quickstart page to learn how to open a workspace and start your first chat.