From 91d7aa4de68de5b47c9f7297ba9bfde2f7ae1ecc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olusammytee Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:41:31 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs: clarify GitHub release asset naming in README --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a8aa8b1e8..ebe5e014c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -59,6 +59,26 @@ npx @kilocode/cli Then run `kilo` in any project directory to start. +### Install from GitHub Releases (Optional) + +If you prefer downloading a binary from the [Releases page](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilo/releases), use this quick guide: + +- `kilo--.zip` is the CLI binary for your OS and CPU architecture. +- `darwin` means macOS. +- `x64` is standard 64-bit Intel/AMD CPUs. +- `x64_baseline` is a compatibility build for older CPUs that may not support newer instruction sets. +- `arm64` is Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or ARM-based Linux/Windows. +- `kilo-vscode-*.vsix` is the VS Code extension package (not the CLI binary). +- `Source code` archives are for building from source, not normal installation. + +For most users: + +- **Windows (most PCs):** `kilo-windows-x64.zip` +- **Windows on ARM:** `kilo-windows-arm64.zip` +- **macOS Apple Silicon:** `kilo-darwin-arm64.zip` +- **macOS Intel:** `kilo-darwin-x64.zip` +- **Linux x64:** `kilo-linux-x64.zip` + ### Autonomous Mode (CI/CD) Use the `--auto` flag with `kilo run` to enable fully autonomous operation without user interaction. This is ideal for CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows: From c18e7a084c011d5b7c17aaa7cb58d22b1f37cbb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olusammytee Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:49:44 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs: clarify x64_baseline wording in release asset guide --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ebe5e014c..75bcd0c06 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ If you prefer downloading a binary from the [Releases page](https://github.com/K - `kilo--.zip` is the CLI binary for your OS and CPU architecture. - `darwin` means macOS. - `x64` is standard 64-bit Intel/AMD CPUs. -- `x64_baseline` is a compatibility build for older CPUs that may not support newer instruction sets. +- `x64_baseline` is a compatibility build for older x64 CPUs that may not support newer instruction sets. - `arm64` is Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or ARM-based Linux/Windows. - `kilo-vscode-*.vsix` is the VS Code extension package (not the CLI binary). - `Source code` archives are for building from source, not normal installation.