kimi-cli
SHA-256Kimi CLI is a terminal-based AI agent that automates coding, shell execution, and editor integration. Its key advantage over similar tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot CLI) is a built-in shell mode and MCP extensibility.
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A terminal AI agent that writes code, runs shell commands, and integrates with editors via ACP and MCP, with a unique shell mode toggle.
Core Features
- Intelligent coding assistant: reads/modifies project code, plans and adjusts execution steps autonomously
- Shell command mode: press Ctrl-X to toggle between AI and shell modes without leaving the terminal
- VS Code extension: official plugin for inline assistant with code context awareness
- ACP protocol integration: works with Zed, JetBrains, and any ACP-compatible editor out of the box
- Zsh plugin: enables AI agent mode in Zsh via Ctrl-X after simple installation
What It Can't Do
- •Built-in shell mode does not support cd-like commands that change the working directory; use full paths or the Zsh plugin instead
- •This project is being phased out in favor of Kimi Code CLI; installing the new version auto-migrates configs, but the old version remains usable
- •MCP servers require network access; test connectivity after adding them
- •For ACP integration, you must complete login via /login before the agent server can be started
Use Cases
- Software development: write, debug, refactor code; automate git commands and test execution; analyze crash logs
- DevOps & sysadmin: perform system management tasks in natural language, like file operations, process monitoring, network diagnostics
Detailed Introduction
Kimi CLI is an AI agent that runs entirely in your terminal, designed to assist with software development, code editing, shell execution, web search, and autonomous task planning. Unlike other CLI-based AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot CLI), Kimi CLI offers a native shell mode (Ctrl-X to toggle) so you can run commands without switching contexts. It also integrates deeply with Visual Studio Code via an official extension, supports the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) for use with any ACP-compatible editor (like Zed or JetBrains), and includes MCP (Model Context Protocol) support for managing external tools. The project is actively developed by the MoonshotAI team and is evolving into the more advanced Kimi Code CLI, while remaining fully functional for current users.
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Getting Started
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Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Run pip install kimi-cli (requires Python 3.10+)
Launch with kimi, then type /login to authenticate
Start interacting with natural language, e.g., 'Write a Python function for Fibonacci'
- Run pip install kimi-cli (requires Python 3.10+)
- Launch with kimi, then type /login to authenticate
- Start interacting with natural language, e.g., 'Write a Python function for Fibonacci'
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Run pip uninstall kimi-cli. If you installed the Zsh plugin, remove 'kimi-cli' from your plugins list in ~/.zshrc and delete the directory ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins/kimi-cli.
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