What is Kimi Code and How Can I Use It?

Introduction to Kimi Code and Integration Options

Kimi Code is the officially released programming tool from Moonshine AI (月之暗面). It is designed to significantly enhance developer productivity by leveraging the capabilities of the K2.5 model.

Core Features and Availability

The key advantage of Kimi Code is its versatility and integration capabilities. It is not just a standalone utility; it is built to fit directly into your preferred development environment. Here are the primary ways you can utilize Kimi Code:

• Terminal Execution: Kimi Code can be run directly within your command-line terminal, offering quick, scriptable assistance for various coding tasks.
• IDE Integration: It offers seamless integration with several mainstream code editors and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). This allows developers to access Kimi Code's features without constantly switching context. The supported environments include:
• VSCode
• Cursor
• JetBrains IDEs (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm)
• Zed

Leveraging Multimodal Capabilities

A significant differentiator for Kimi Code, powered by K2.5, is its Multimodal AI advantage. This means Kimi Code can process more than just text inputs:

• Image Input: You can input images for programming assistance (e.g., converting a screenshot of a UI design into code).
• Video Input: The tool also supports processing video inputs, which is revolutionary for tasks like debugging complex sequences or understanding video demonstrations of issues.

Workflow Adaptation

Furthermore, Kimi Code is designed to be adaptive. It can automatically detect your existing skills and preferences, facilitating the migration of your current Programming Tool usage patterns into new workflows powered by Kimi Code, ensuring a smoother adoption curve.