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| What | Kiln | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~600 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.3% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 5.2k | 228 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (Kiln-AI/Kiln) | PyPI (kiln3d) |
| Install command | Source repo only | uvx kiln3d |
| Bottom line | Kiln touches datasets, model training, and autonomous actions, so treat it like you would a database tool or deployment system—restrict access, audit what data flows through it, and keep it isolated from highly sensitive systems. | Kiln is distributed via PyPI (kiln3d); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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