Does Kilo Code (Own API key or local model) train on your code?
Kilo Code · Own API key or local model · checked 2026-10-19
Private with your own key or Ollama. Kill telemetry.
Default
Kilo says it doesn't have access to or store code/prompts sent to your chosen provider.
How to opt out
Nothing to do for Kilo; check your provider.
Retention
Not stored by Kilo per its CLI privacy policy; provider policy applies.
Telemetry
Telemetry ON by default (powers feedback buttons; OpenTelemetry enabled by default in the CLI).
Disable telemetry
VS Code: telemetry.telemetryLevel = off. CLI: KILO_TELEMETRY_LEVEL=off.
Zero data retention
yes · With a local model.
Offline / local model
yes · Ollama / LM Studio provider ('privacy, offline access').
Self-hostable
yes · Local client.
Score
95/100 · training 40/40 · retention 25/25 · offline 20/20 · telemetry 10/15
Classes: training No · retention Not collected · telemetry On, can disable · offline yes
Notes
The PRIVACY.md cited is titled 'Kilo CLI Privacy Policy' and is dated Mar 7, 2025.