Coding agent · ADE (Desktop) / CLI / IDE

Kimi Code

Kimi Code is an ADE (Desktop) / CLI / IDE in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Kimi/Moonshot coding on desktop, CLI, and VS Code/ACP — local agent runs with optional kimi.ai/code plans.

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Best for

Kimi/Moonshot coding on desktop, CLI, and VS Code/ACP — local agent runs with optional kimi.ai/code plans.

Skip if

You already standardized on Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode without Moonshot models.

Who it fits

  • Kimi/Moonshot coding on desktop, CLI, and VS Code/ACP — local agent runs with optional kimi.ai/code plans.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
  • Developers who want agent help inside an existing IDE
Experimental

Pros

Kimi Code runs on your machine — desktop app, CLI, and IDE plugins (VS Code/ACP); agent harness with shell mode; open-source MoonshotAI/kimi-code on GitHub.

Cons

Moonshot-tied UX and model/plan ecosystem coupling; catalog has not hands-on verified daily use.

Facts

Locality:
Local-first
Surfaces:
Desktop, CLI, IDE plugin
Maturity:
Experimental
Open source:
Source available
Verified:
Sep 2026

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: PartialSKILL.md: PartialRules / memory: Desktop/CLI session state; VS Code/ACP agent config; shell execution context.OSS harness (MoonshotAI/kimi-code); cloud Kimi Code plans on kimi.ai/code (vendor pricing).

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kimi Code?

Kimi Code is an ADE (Desktop) / CLI / IDE covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Kimi Code runs on your machine — desktop app, CLI, and IDE plugins (VS Code/ACP); agent harness with shell mode; open-source MoonshotAI/kimi-code on GitHub.

Who is Kimi Code best for?

Kimi/Moonshot coding on desktop, CLI, and VS Code/ACP — local agent runs with optional kimi.ai/code plans.

When should I skip Kimi Code?

You already standardized on Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode without Moonshot models.

What are the main trade-offs of Kimi Code?

Pros: Kimi Code runs on your machine — desktop app, CLI, and IDE plugins (VS Code/ACP); agent harness with shell mode; open-source MoonshotAI/kimi-code on GitHub. Cons: Moonshot-tied UX and model/plan ecosystem coupling; catalog has not hands-on verified daily use.

Does Kimi Code support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Partial, SKILL.md as Partial, and rules/memory as Desktop/CLI session state; VS Code/ACP agent config; shell execution context.. Free options: OSS harness (MoonshotAI/kimi-code); cloud Kimi Code plans on kimi.ai/code (vendor pricing)..

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