Kimi-CLI
Coding Agents · Free + paid
CLI agent for software development and terminal operations powered by Kimi
At a glance
- Made by
- Moonshot AI(月之暗面)
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- CLI, API
What is Kimi-CLI?
Kimi Code is an AI coding agent and CLI tool powered by Kimi K3. It supports a desktop app, a terminal (CLI), and IDE plugins, so it can be used across different development workflows. It is described as able to write and edit code (implement features, fix bugs, refactor), search and analyze codebases, run tests, builds, and scripts and check the results, and search the web. It is used as part of the Kimi membership plan (Kimi Code Plan), and one subscription is said to work on all devices.
- Powered by the Kimi K3 model (up to 1M context)
- Supports desktop, CLI, and IDE plugins
- Writing and editing code, fixing bugs, refactoring
- Searching, reading, and analyzing codebases
- Running tests, builds, and scripts and verifying results
- Web search and reading web pages
Who uses Kimi-CLI and for what
- Developers delegate feature implementation, bug fixes, and refactoring from the terminal or IDE
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (Free $0, but Kimi Code calls appear only in the paid plan table)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/yr | 1 parallel Agent task, 2 projects, 500MB storage |
| Plus | $15 | $180 per year (monthly billing is listed as $19), Kimi Code calls available |
| Pro | $31 | $372 per year (monthly billing is listed as $39), 2x Agent limit |
| Max | $79 | $948 per year (monthly billing is listed as $99), 5x Agent limit |
| Ultra | $159 | $1,908 per year (monthly billing is listed as $199), 10x Agent limit |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Kimi-CLI (alternatives)
Kimi-CLI vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi-CLI | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | $15/mo | No |
| Amazon Q Developer | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Amp | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Blackbox AI | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | No |
| Codebuff | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | No | $100/mo | No |
4 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Kimi-CLI ($15/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Kimi-CLI on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Kimi-CLI for free?
Yes (Free $0, but Kimi Code calls appear only in the paid plan table). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Kimi-CLI?
Tools that do the same job, such as Amazon Q Developer, Amp, Blackbox AI, Codebuff, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Kimi-CLI in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.