jetbrains-cli-pin
Skill by Kilo-Org · updated · ★ 28k
Pins or unpins the CLI version used by the Kilo JetBrains plugin, and regenerates the local repo CLI. It is for developers working on that plugin in a repository worktree. Each run cleans old CLI binaries and build artifacts first. jetbrains-cli-pin is published by Kilo-Org on GitHub.
Install jetbrains-cli-pin
Built from the published package, never by AIgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode /tmp/kilocode && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r /tmp/kilocode/.kilo/skills/jetbrains-cli-pin ~/.claude/skills/jetbrains-cli-pinRun in your terminal. Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills automatically.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode /tmp/kilocode && mkdir -p ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills && cp -r /tmp/kilocode/.kilo/skills/jetbrains-cli-pin ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills/jetbrains-cli-pinAntigravity CLI loads skills from ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills, or .agents/skills for one project.
Skills can run scripts on your machine. Some need an API key: check the README.
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MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, installs from GitHub, 27,733 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
About jetbrains-cli-pin
This skill manages which Kilo CLI the Kilo JetBrains plugin uses. Pin mode downloads the released CLI at build or connect time, and the pinned version is set in the plugin's package.json. Unpin mode sets pin mode to false, then builds and bundles the local repo CLI.
Every command runs a shared clean first. The clean removes stale CLI binaries, staged archives, generated files, compiled resources and the download cache in the current worktree, so each run starts from a fresh state. The skill is aimed at developers who work on the Kilo JetBrains plugin and switch between pinned and local CLI builds.
Written from the project's SKILL.md and checked against it.
What jetbrains-cli-pin can do
- pinSets the plugin to the latest released CLI and verifies it with a cold Gradle build.
- unpinSwitches the plugin to the local repo CLI, builds and stages it, then runs a typecheck.
- regenRebuilds and stages the local repo CLI quickly while the plugin is unpinned.
- cleanRuns the shared artifact clean on its own, without changing any pin settings.
What you need
- Bun runtime
- Java 21 for the verification build
- Network access for the pin verification build
- Gradle, run from the repository root
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- Pin the Kilo JetBrains plugin to the latest released CLI.
- Unpin the JetBrains plugin and build the local repo CLI.
- Regenerate the local repo CLI quickly while the plugin is unpinned.
Good to know
- Pin mode set to false is for development only and cannot be released.
- The regen command refuses to run unless pin mode is false.
- The --no-verify flag skips the Gradle verification build.
- The pin verification build needs network access and Java 21.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: .kilo/skills/jetbrains-cli-pin/SKILL.md, .kilo/skills/jetbrains-cli-pin/script/clean.ts, .kilo/skills/jetbrains-cli-pin/script/cli-pin.ts. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
Inside the skill
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SKILL.md5 KB -
script/clean.ts1 KB -
script/cli-pin.ts4 KB
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jetbrains-cli-pin: common questions
What does the pin command change?
It sets kilo.cli.pinned to true, removes the repo-CLI Bun path hint, and bumps package.json to the latest CLI release. It then runs a cold gradlew clean typecheck.
Can I run this skill offline?
Yes, with the --no-verify flag. That skips the Gradle verification build, so only the rewrites and clean run.
Why does the clean step delete the staged kilo-cli.zip?
A staged zip left in backend resources from an unpinned build can be preferred over downloading the CLI at runtime. A full clean is the only reliable reset.
How do I install jetbrains-cli-pin?
Run the command above to copy the skill into ~/.claude/skills/. Claude Code picks it up automatically.
Is jetbrains-cli-pin free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is jetbrains-cli-pin safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to jetbrains-cli-pin?
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