Skip to content
This repository was archived by the owner on Aug 27, 2025. It is now read-only.

Commit c49df9d

Browse files
authored
Merge pull request #115 from Kilo-Org/mark/lower-hold
lower hold value, and update also that it is released immediately
2 parents 088eb24 + 01773e3 commit c49df9d

2 files changed

Lines changed: 27 additions & 23 deletions

File tree

docs/getting-started/setting-up.mdx

Lines changed: 14 additions & 11 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
22
sidebar_label: Getting Set up
33
---
44

5-
import { DISCORD_URL } from '@site/src/constants.ts'
6-
import useDocusaurusContext from '@docusaurus/useDocusaurusContext';
5+
import { DISCORD_URL } from "@site/src/constants.ts";
6+
import useDocusaurusContext from "@docusaurus/useDocusaurusContext";
77

88
export const FreeTierAmount = () => {
9-
const {siteConfig} = useDocusaurusContext();
9+
const { siteConfig } = useDocusaurusContext();
1010
return siteConfig.customFields.freeTierAmount;
1111
};
1212

@@ -16,18 +16,18 @@ When you sign up for Kilo Code, you'll receive **free credits** to help you get
1616

1717
1. Complete the registration process - you'll receive an initial amount of free credits to use immediately
1818
2. To unlock additional credits (up to <FreeTierAmount /> total):
19-
* add a payment method for identity verification
20-
* authorize Kilo Code to place a _temporary_ $10 hold on your card
19+
- add a payment method for identity verification
20+
- authorize Kilo Code to place a _temporary_ $0.10 hold on your card
2121
3. As long as this payment method hasn't been used to claim free credits through a different Kilo Code account before, you can enjoy your free tokens and start coding right away!
2222

2323
:::note About the temporary hold
24-
To keep our service reliable and prevent misuse, we place a _temporary_ $10 hold on your credit card during verification. Here's what you need to know:
24+
To keep our service reliable and prevent misuse, we place a _temporary_ $0.10 hold on your credit card during verification. Here's what you need to know:
2525

2626
- **It's not a charge** - This is a temporary authorization that will not be charged to your account
27-
- **Bank processing time** - Kilo Code releases the hold after 7 days. After release, it may take **several weeks** (5-10 business days on average) for the funds to return to your account. The exact timeline depends on your bank.
27+
- **Bank processing time** - Kilo Code releases the hold immediately. After release, it may take **several weeks** (5-10 business days on average) for the funds to return to your account. The exact timeline depends on your bank.
2828
- **How it's displayed** - Some banks may show this as a regular transaction, but it remains a temporary hold
29-
- **Tracking available** - After the hold is released (7 days), we can provide a STAN number to help you track the transaction with your bank if needed.
30-
:::
29+
- **Tracking available** - After the hold is released, we can provide a STAN number to help you track the transaction with your bank if needed.
30+
:::
3131

3232
## Registration process
3333

@@ -36,10 +36,13 @@ Kilo Code provides a simple registration process that gives you access to the la
3636
1. Click on "Try Kilo Code for Free" in the extension
3737
1. Sign in with your Google account to kilocode.ai
3838
1. kilocode.ai will prompt you to open Visual Studio Code
39-
* When using an IDE in a web browser, you will be asked to copy the API key manually instead
39+
- When using an IDE in a web browser, you will be asked to copy the API key manually instead
4040
1. Once you allow it to Open VS Code, you must also allow VS Code to open the authorization URL
4141

42-
<img src="/docs/img/setting-up/signupflow.gif" alt="Sign up and registration flow with Kilo Code" />
42+
<img
43+
src="/docs/img/setting-up/signupflow.gif"
44+
alt="Sign up and registration flow with Kilo Code"
45+
/>
4346

4447
That's it - you're all set! Now you can start with [your first task](/getting-started/your-first-task)
4548

docs/providers/kilocode.md

Lines changed: 13 additions & 12 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -14,17 +14,18 @@ When you sign up for Kilo Code, you'll receive free credits to help you get star
1414

1515
1. **Initial Registration:** Complete the registration process to receive an initial amount of free credits immediately
1616
2. **Unlock Additional Credits:** To access more free credits:
17-
* Add a payment method for identity verification
18-
* Authorize a temporary $10 hold on your card (not a charge)
17+
- Add a payment method for identity verification
18+
- Authorize a temporary $0.10 hold on your card (not a charge)
1919
3. **Start Coding:** Once verified, enjoy your free tokens and start using Kilo Code right away
2020

2121
:::note About the temporary hold
22-
The $10 hold is for identity verification only:
22+
The $0.10 hold is for identity verification only:
23+
2324
- **Not a charge** - This is a temporary authorization that will not be charged
24-
- **Released after 7 days** - Kilo Code releases the hold automatically
25+
- **Released immediately** - Kilo Code releases the hold automatically
2526
- **Bank processing** - After release, it may take 5-10 business days for funds to return (varies by bank)
2627
- **Tracking available** - We can provide a STAN number to help track with your bank if needed
27-
:::
28+
:::
2829

2930
## Registration Process
3031

@@ -33,8 +34,8 @@ Kilo Code offers a streamlined registration that connects you directly to fronti
3334
1. **Start Registration:** Click "Try Kilo Code for Free" in the extension
3435
2. **Sign In:** Use your Google account to sign in at kilocode.ai
3536
3. **Authorize VS Code:**
36-
* kilocode.ai will prompt you to open Visual Studio Code
37-
* For web-based IDEs, you'll copy the API key manually instead
37+
- kilocode.ai will prompt you to open Visual Studio Code
38+
- For web-based IDEs, you'll copy the API key manually instead
3839
4. **Complete Setup:** Allow VS Code to open the authorization URL when prompted
3940

4041
<!-- <img src="/img/setting-up/signupflow.gif" alt="Sign up and registration flow with Kilo Code" width="600" /> -->
@@ -53,10 +54,10 @@ Once you've completed the registration process, Kilo Code is automatically confi
5354

5455
## Tips and Notes
5556

56-
* **Free Credits:** New users receive free credits to explore Kilo Code's capabilities
57-
* **Identity Verification:** The temporary hold system ensures service reliability while preventing misuse
58-
* **Seamless Integration:** No need to manage multiple API keys or provider configurations
59-
* **Latest Models:** Automatic access to the most current frontier coding models
60-
* **Support Available:** Contact [hi@kilocode.ai](mailto:hi@kilocode.ai) for questions about pricing or tokens
57+
- **Free Credits:** New users receive free credits to explore Kilo Code's capabilities
58+
- **Identity Verification:** The temporary hold system ensures service reliability while preventing misuse
59+
- **Seamless Integration:** No need to manage multiple API keys or provider configurations
60+
- **Latest Models:** Automatic access to the most current frontier coding models
61+
- **Support Available:** Contact [hi@kilocode.ai](mailto:hi@kilocode.ai) for questions about pricing or tokens
6162

6263
For detailed setup instructions, see [Setting up Kilo Code](/getting-started/setting-up).

0 commit comments

Comments
 (0)