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Kimi Code

Built by Moonshot AI

Kimi Code is Moonshot AI’s developer service and coding agent, available through an official terminal client and integrations that support code reading, file editing, command execution, and web access.[1]

CategoryCoding Agent
LifecycleVerified
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Developer snapshot

Key characteristics

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Primary use
Software engineering[1]
Main client
Kimi Code CLI[1]
IDE protocol
ACP[1]
Approval default
Writes and commands require approval[1]

Technical profile

What developers should know

01

Terminal workflow

Kimi Code CLI reads and modifies code, runs shell commands, searches files, fetches pages, and adjusts its plan from tool feedback. Interactive and single-prompt modes are documented.[1]

02

Permissions and integrations

Read-only operations run automatically by default, while file changes and commands request approval. The CLI also exposes ACP for editors and local server modes for programmatic integrations.[1] [2]

Choose the interface

Official interfaces

Use the documented interface that matches the deployment boundary, then pin the agent, model, permissions, and extension configuration before comparing results.[1] [2]