Kodely Docs

Kodely is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent that lives in your editor. It helps you code faster and smarter, whether you're starting a new project, maintaining existing code, or learning new technologies.

What Can Kodely Do?

Generate Code from natural language descriptions
Refactor & Debug existing code
Write & Update documentation
Answer Questions about your codebase
Automate repetitive tasks
Create new files and projects

Quick Start

Key Features

Multiple Modes

Kodely adapts to your needs with specialized modes:

Code Mode: For general-purpose coding tasks
Architect Mode: For planning and technical leadership
Ask Mode: For answering questions and providing information
Debug Mode: For systematic problem diagnosis
Custom Modes: Create unlimited specialized personas for security auditing, performance optimization, documentation, or any other task

Smart Tools

Kodely comes with powerful tools that can:

Read and write files in your project
Execute commands in your VS Code terminal
Control a web browser
Use external tools via Model Context Protocol (MCP)

MCP extends Kodely's capabilities by allowing you to add unlimited custom tools. Integrate with external APIs, connect to databases, or create specialized development tools - MCP provides the framework to expand Kodely's functionality to meet your specific needs.

Customization

Make Kodely work your way with:

Custom Instructions for personalized behavior
Custom Modes for specialized tasks
Local Models for offline use
Auto-Approval Settings for faster workflows