KiloModes

Inspiration

The Kilo Code community creates amazing custom modes, but they're scattered across GitHub Discussion threads. There's no way to discover, preview, or share them easily. We needed a centralized marketplace.

What it does

KiloModes is a searchable gallery for Kilo Code custom modes. Browse by category, search by tags, preview YAML configs, and copy with one click. Submit a mode and it appears instantly - no approval queue.

How we built it

Next.js 16 with TypeScript for the frontend. Custom CSS for a unique dark theme matching Kilo's aesthetic. localStorage for instant publishing in the MVP. Designed with a clear migration path to Supabase or DynamoDB for production scale.

Challenges we ran into

Balancing MVP simplicity with production scalability. We chose localStorage for instant functionality but abstracted the data layer for easy backend integration. Also implemented dynamic category creation so the community can grow organically without code changes.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Instant publishing with zero friction. Custom category support that lets users create new categories on the fly. Clean, professional UI that feels like a real product, not a hackathon demo.

What we learned

Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one. localStorage gets us 90% there for the MVP, and the architecture is ready to scale when needed. Community-driven features like custom categories enable organic growth.

What's next for KiloModes

Backend integration with user authentication, community voting and ratings, mode analytics to surface trending configurations, collections and favorites, and a public API for programmatic access. The foundation is built - now we scale.

Built With

• customcss
• git
• javascript
• nextjs
• typescript