Kimi Code

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Kimi Code is Moonshot’s developer-facing coding stack spanning a desktop app, CLI, and IDE plugins powered by Kimi K3 with up to 1M-token context. It runs locally on your machine to edit codebases, execute commands, search the web, and automate programming tasks through conversational agents.

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Official website

Category: Code
Free access: Code homepage references membership plans that unlock Kimi Code but does not publish standalone USD monthly prices in server-rendered HTML.
API access: Docs explain Kimi Code CLI can authenticate with Kimi API Platform API keys via `/login` platform selection.

Is Kimi Code right for you?

A good fit for

Developers wanting a Cursor-like Kimi coding agent across terminal, desktop, and IDE workflows tied to Kimi membership benefits.

Before you choose

Site states K3 availability depends on purchasing eligible Kimi membership or code plans shown inside authenticated checkout.

AI coding toolkit

Kimi Code bundles high-context Kimi models with local agent tooling so developers can automate programming from any surface.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Multi-surface	Homepage lists desktop, CLI, and IDE plugin surfaces with download and install instructions.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Local execution	Marketing describes an AI coding assistant that runs on your computer to edit files and run commands.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
K3 context	Page highlights Kimi K3 with up to 1M context tokens for coding and complex knowledge tasks.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Kimi Code pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API: Docs explain Kimi Code CLI can authenticate with Kimi API Platform API keys via `/login` platform selection.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Kimi Code used for?

Does Kimi Code have a free plan?

Code homepage references membership plans that unlock Kimi Code but does not publish standalone USD monthly prices in server-rendered HTML.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does Kimi Code cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Kimi Code through an API?

Docs explain Kimi Code CLI can authenticate with Kimi API Platform API keys via `/login` platform selection.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Site states K3 availability depends on purchasing eligible Kimi membership or code plans shown inside authenticated checkout.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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