Kite

Kite is a plugin for your IDE that uses machine learning to give you useful code completions for Python. Start coding faster today. Kite Python app integrates with all the top IDEs - Atom, PyCharm, Sublime, VS Code, and Vim.

⚠️ Note: This product is not developed actively anymore.

If you are looking for great alternatives, we recommend downloading Eclipse, Spyder, GitHub Copilot, or Tabnine.

Write code faster by tabbing through code snippets that Kite for Desktop recommends based on your codebase. Making thousands of developers more productive!



Get completions for up to a full line of code, including entire function calls, ranked by relevance. Code faster and stay in flow. Kite’s AI helps you cut keystrokes by as much as 47% in this example.

Skip Google. Get docs with just a click. Kite’s Copilot app shows them to you in-line, covering 800+ Python libraries with code examples.

It integrates with Atom for a seamless autocomplete experience while coding in Python. Stay in flow while completing up to a full line of code with Kite’s Line-of-Code Completions.

It integrates with PyCharm for the ultimate autocomplete experience while coding in Python. From Intelligent Snippets to Line-of-Code Completions, it helps you code faster while staying in flow.

It integrates with Sublime to bring you the next-generation autocomplete for Python. From Line-of-Code Completions to How Others Used This, the app helps you code faster while staying in flow.



It integrates with Vim for a superior autocomplete experience while coding in Python. From Line-of-Code Completions to How Others Used This, it helps you code faster while staying in flow.

It integrates with VS Code for a superior autocomplete experience while coding in Python. From Intelligent Snippets to Line-of-Code Completions, the program helps you code faster while staying in flow.

How to Use

• Integrate with Your Code Editor – Open Kite and select your preferred IDE (e.g., VS Code, PyCharm) to enable auto-completions.
• Enable Kite Copilot – Activate the Copilot feature for AI-powered code suggestions while typing.
• Use Auto-Completion – Type in your editor, and Kite will suggest code completions based on context.
• Check Documentation on Hover – Hover over functions to see instant documentation without leaving the editor.
• Use Kite’s Search – Press Ctrl + Space (or equivalent shortcut) to search for code snippets and examples.
• Explore Code Examples – Kite provides real-world code examples for a better understanding of functions.
• Enable Line-of-Code Completions – Kite can predict and complete entire lines based on your coding patterns.
• Monitor Kite Status – Check the system tray icon to ensure Kite is running and properly integrated.
• Access Kite Dashboard – Open the Kite app to customize settings, view usage statistics, and manage integrations.

FAQs

What was Kite used for?
Kite was an AI-powered coding assistant designed to provide intelligent code completions, documentation hints, and function suggestions while developers were writing code. It was particularly popular for Python development and integrated with several code editors.

Is Kite still available?
No. The Kite project was officially discontinued in 2022, and the service is no longer maintained or supported. The official website now mainly serves as an archive explaining the shutdown.

Which editors did Kite support?
Kite previously supported integration with popular development environments such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Sublime Text, and Atom. These integrations enabled real-time AI code suggestions directly inside the editor.

Why was Kite discontinued?
The developers announced that the project could not be sustained financially and decided to shut down the service. Since the AI models relied on cloud infrastructure and continuous development, maintaining the platform became difficult.

Is Kite relevant in 2026?
No. In 2026, Kite is considered a discontinued tool. Developers now use modern AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or other integrated AI tools in modern IDEs.

PROS

• AI-Powered Code Completions
• Supports Multiple Languages
• Local Code Processing
• Seamless IDE Integration
• Smart Code Snippets

CONS

• It Has Been Discontinued
• Limited Offline Support
• No Custom Snippet Creation
• Resource-Intensive
• Occasional Inaccuracies
• Subscription Model

Note: Limited functionality in the demo version. Requires a Kite Account.