Gemini 2.5 Flash in Kilo Code 4.16.0
Google’s moat-digging continues
Right on the heels of our Kilo Code 4.15.0 release, we rushed to get in the latest model from Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash. We’re thrilled to roll this out in Kilo Code 4.16.0. Oh, and we squashed some pesky UI bugs while we were at it. 🚀
⚡️ Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
The Gemini Flash series of models is an order of magnitude cheaper than the Pro series, yet performs extremely well in benchmarks. It can even be run in thinking and direct modes, and has a 1M context window just like its Pro counterpart.
In their own words, they add a point on the price/performance Pareto frontier of top models. We agree—the Flash models have been some of the most well-balanced models. As “arnaudsm” notes on Hacker News:
We couldn’t agree more. A few weeks ago we wrote about Google’s moat-digging ambitions, and this is just another chapter in that story.
What does that mean inside Kilo Code?
Snappy completions that rival 2.0 Flash while offering better reasoning on harder prompts
Fine‑grained cost control—dial the thinking budget up for complex refactors or down for bulk edits
The same unified interface—just pick Gemini Flash (2.5) in Settings → Provider and code away
This brings our built‑in model lineup to 4 options with Kilo Code provider, with the most intelligent and efficient models to spend your free credits, letting you match quality, latency, and cost to every task.
✨ Zero‑Friction First‑Time Experience
We’ve simplified the onboarding experience, making it one-click away to log in and start using Kilo Code.
One‑click sign‑in with Google
Model‑selection presets so you can start with GPT-4.1, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, or Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash, without hunting through menus
Whether installing Kilo Code on a fresh machine or sharing it with teammates, the new flow slashes time‑to‑value and ensures nobody is left staring at an empty panel.
🛠️ Bug Fixes & Polish
Confirmation dialog now closes properly after you apply changes, so you can keep tweaking without refreshes.
🔄 How to Update
Open VS Code’s Extensions panel
Search “Kilo Code” → Update (or install if you’re new)
Reload the window and enjoy the new onboarding experience
Questions or feedback? Jump into Discord or open an issue.
Happy coding! 🎉