Agentic AI that codes, builds and fixes right inside RAD Studio
Kai is a premium add-on for RAD Studio that creates an agentic development environment inside the IDE: code suggestions plus an AI agent that can generate, build, fix, and evolve applications. The major Kai 1.1 upgrade brings more agents, a better experience, and more possibilities.
- 40+ AI agents through the ACP Registry: Claude, GPT-5, Gemini CLI, and many more
- Local models with LM Studio and Ollama, including fully offline work
- No proxy through Embarcadero servers: your code and conversations stay under your control
Built for the RAD Studio workflow
Kai isn’t a separate AI window; it’s part of RAD Studio. You stay close to your source code, designers, compilers, and project structure.
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What’s new in Kai 1.1
Kai 1.1 is built around the ACP Registry: AI integrations are downloaded from a public registry instead of being bundled with Kai.
New AI integrations
Access 40+ agents through the ACP Registry, including Claude, GPT-5, and Gemini CLI, plus Antigravity, Grok, Mistral, Cursor, Devin, Kilo Code, and Junie.
Agent management
Search, install, and update agents right from Kai. New registry agents appear without a Kai update.
Redesigned UI
Better spacing, monochrome icons, a new chat toolbar, and cleaner configuration pages.
Local AI
The new Native LM Studio ACP agent works with LM Studio and Ollama.
Sessions
Session handling runs through ACP, and Import Sessions brings the active agent’s sessions into Kai.
Improved authentication
Authentication through ACP and OAuth; login methods come from each connected agent.
Quality
Fixes for chat behavior, scrolling, popups, performance, UI responsiveness, authentication, and model availability.
More than autocomplete
Kai combines inline AI suggestions, a dockable Agent Chat window, project-aware context, and MCP-powered workflows. Ask for help, review and apply changes, build, read compiler output, and keep working without switching tools.
- Complete code inline with Ghost Text
- Use AI suggestions inside RAD Studio CodeInsight
- Compare multiple code options in Panel Completions
- Chat with an agent that understands project context
- Generate UI forms and configure controls
- Compile projects and review compiler messages
- Fix errors and warnings with guided AI help
- Refactor and modernize Delphi and C++Builder code
Autocomplete is useful. Kai goes further.
Why Kai with RAD Studio?
RAD Studio is a native platform: VCL for Windows, FMX for cross-platform UI, visual design, native compilers, FireDAC, RAD Server, and WebStencils. Kai adds agentic AI without making you leave that platform.
Stay in flow
Turn prompts into code, builds, and fixes without leaving RAD Studio.
Smarter coding, built in
AI inline autocomplete and rich code suggestions right in the editor.
Generate UIs, working prototypes and apps
Describe an idea and get platform-native interfaces, working prototypes, and apps.
Modernize your code
Update code and UI, and refactor using newer language and framework features.
Model flexibility without lock-in
Access 40+ agents, including Claude, GPT-5, Gemini CLI, and others.
Enterprise-ready by design
No proxy through Embarcadero servers and no mandatory cloud dependency. Local storage and direct model communication.
Local models for maximum protection
Run Kai fully offline with local LLMs for IP protection and compliance.
Choose the model that fits
Kai 1.1 offers access to 40+ agents through the ACP Registry. Discover, install, and update agents in Kai; new options can appear without a new Kai release. For local workflows, the Native LM Studio ACP agent supports LM Studio and Ollama.
Ask us about modelsAgents from the ACP Registry · 40+
Local, on your machine
Designed for source-code control and privacy
Review every suggestion, keep chat sessions local, use local models, and pick the model path that matches your team’s data policy. With local models, code and conversations can stay on your machine or network.
Built for modernization and migration
Kai explains existing code, suggests refactors, updates UI patterns, and supports migration. Paired with the latest RAD Studio, you also get new platform capabilities:
Built for an expanding AI ecosystem
Start sessions with installed agents, switch agents by task, or add new ones from the ACP Registry. The registry is designed to grow, so you are not limited to a fixed set of integrations.
What Kai adds to your workflow
| Area | Capability |
|---|---|
| Writing code | Inline suggestions, Ghost Text, CodeInsight completions |
| Reviewing options | Panel Completions with multiple alternatives |
| Understanding a project | Agent Chat with project context and file references |
| Building | Compile workflow inside the IDE |
| Fixing errors | Compiler output analysis and suggested fixes |
| Modernizing | Refactoring, UI updates, and migration help |
| Extending workflows | Integration with external tools and context |
How to try Kai
The path depends on the license you already have.
RAD Studio 12 or 13 license (non-ELC)
Download Kai through GetIt or the Customer Portal, then redeem the Kai Trial license.
Redeem Kai TrialNetwork or Concurrent license with active maintenance
Contact us and we will arrange a Kai Trial license for you.
Contact usNo license, or no recent license
Install the latest RAD Studio; the RAD Studio Trial includes a Kai Trial.
Get RAD Studio TrialHow to buy Kai
Kai is licensed as a subscription with RAD Studio, Delphi, or C++Builder. We prepare a quote based on your existing licenses.
Your maintenance is active
Request a new Kai license for your current RAD Studio, Delphi, or C++Builder license.
Request a QuoteYour maintenance has expired
Reactivate your subscription and add a Kai license. Contact us for a quote.
Request a QuoteYou don’t have a license yet
Buy a Kai subscription with a new RAD Studio, Delphi, or C++Builder license, via online order or inquiry.
Online OrderKai 1.1 FAQs
What’s new in Kai 1.1?
Kai 1.1 is built around the ACP Registry: AI integrations are downloaded from a public registry rather than bundled. The release also brings a redesigned UI, better chat quality, expanded local AI support, and usability fixes.
What is the ACP Registry in Kai?
A public registry of AI agents that Kai uses to manage integrations. You can search, install, and update agents, and new agents can appear without a new Kai release.
How many AI agents does Kai support?
Kai 1.1 provides access to 40+ agents through the ACP Registry, including Antigravity, Grok, Mistral, Cursor, Devin, Kilo Code, and Junie. The number is expected to grow.
Can Kai 1.1 work with LM Studio and Ollama?
Yes. The Native LM Studio ACP agent supports both LM Studio and Ollama.
What UI improvements are included in Kai 1.1?
Monochrome icons and glyphs, better spacing, a new chat toolbar, cleaner configuration pages, a more consistent editing area, and checkboxes for Boolean options.
How do I install AI agents in Kai 1.1?
Open the ACP Registry configuration page, search for an agent, select it, and click Install. Binary agents download and extract automatically; agents distributed through NPX or UVX may need confirmation and a runtime such as Node.js or Python.
Do I need to reinstall Kai to add new agents?
No. Agents are added independently of the Kai installation, and installed agents can be updated when new versions are released.
How do I migrate from Kai 1.0 to 1.1?
Kai 1.1 changes can cause compatibility issues with 1.0.x configurations and third-party CLI versions, so review the migration guidance in the documentation first. Example: an OpenAI Codex issue involving SQLite is fixed by deleting the .codex folder in your user profile.
What quality improvements are included in Kai 1.1?
Fixes for unwanted popups, chat scrolling, command-palette behavior, performance with large text, UI responsiveness during agent reasoning, model availability, and authentication messaging.
What changed about Kai sessions and authentication?
Session loading and authentication move to ACP. Sessions are no longer preloaded, and Import Sessions brings sessions from the active agent’s working directory into Kai. Authentication methods come directly from the agent.
Try Kai today
The RAD Studio Trial includes a Kai Trial. Or contact us and we will show you Kai on your own project.