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Use Kilo Gateway to start from the model picker in Kilo Code. Use OpenRouter if you already manage access through OpenRouter or need paid access to Poolside models. Use the Poolside Platform endpoint if you want Kilo Code to use a free Poolside Platform API key directly.

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Watch the setup video

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Prerequisites

  • You have one of the following:
    • Access to Poolside models through Kilo Gateway. Free Poolside models may be available without signing in. For paid models, sign up at Kilo Code.
    • A Poolside Platform API key. To create one, go to platform.poolside.ai.
    • An OpenRouter API key with access to Poolside models. To create one, go to OpenRouter API keys.

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Steps

  1. Open Kilo Code.
  2. In the model picker, select a free Poolside model served through Kilo Gateway, or sign in to unlock additional models. For current model availability, see Poolside models on Kilo Code.
  3. Send a prompt to confirm that the model responds.
  4. Open a project and ask a codebase question to confirm Kilo Code can use the selected Poolside model with your workspace.

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Verify the connection

After you configure a provider, send a prompt in Kilo Code. Then open a project and ask a question about the codebase. If Kilo Code responds with project-specific context, the selected Poolside model is connected and available for follow-up tasks, such as editing files or running the application.