kimi

Start an interactive session

$ kimi

$ kimi acp

$ kimi mcp add --transport http [name] [url]

$ kimi mcp add --transport stdio [name] -- [command] [args]

$ kimi mcp list

$ kimi mcp remove [name]

kimi [command] [options]

Kimi CLI is Moonshot AI's command-line agent for AI-driven coding and terminal operations. It features a dual-mode interaction design combining traditional shell operations with intelligent agent capabilities, switchable with a single keystroke.
The tool supports three UI modes: shell mode for interactive terminal interface, print mode for non-interactive scripting, and ACP mode for editor integration. It can read and edit code, execute shell commands, search and fetch web pages, and autonomously plan and adjust actions during execution.
Built on Python 3.13+ with async patterns, Kimi CLI defaults to Moonshot AI's Kimi API but supports any OpenAI-compatible endpoint through the kosong framework. It integrates with MCP servers for extended tool functionality.

acp

Start as Agent Client Protocol server for IDE integration

Add a new MCP (Model Context Protocol) server

List configured MCP servers

Remove an MCP server

Authenticate with an MCP server

--transport TYPE

Transport type: http or stdio

Use OAuth authentication for HTTP transport

Add custom headers for HTTP transport

Connect to MCP servers using a JSON configuration file

Ctrl+K

Switch to intelligent agent mode

Execute shell commands directly

Currently in technical preview. Requires Python 3.13+ and Moonshot AI API access. MCP server configuration uses JSON format. The ACP protocol enables integration with editors like Zed but requires the /setup command for initial configuration.

Kimi CLI was developed by Moonshot AI and released as open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. It is powered by the Kimi K2 model, a state-of-the-art mixture-of-experts model with 32 billion activated parameters and 1 trillion total parameters, optimized for agentic capabilities.

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