Claude code in Kilocode API Request takes a long time

I was excited to try out Claude Code in KiloCode for the first time.

I configured Claude Code as the API provider and sent a message in architect mode.

First thing I see is a bunch of red text passing by quickly, and then it’s “API Request” grinding for multiple minutes until I give up and terminate.

Try again, same thing happens.

I fall back on the default configuration because my patience ran out.