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### Install Kimi CLI using uv

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Installs the Kimi CLI Python package using the 'uv' package manager. This is the recommended method for installation on macOS and Linux.

```sh
uv tool install --python 3.13 kimi-cli
```

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### Install zsh-kimi-cli plugin for Oh My Zsh

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Clones the zsh-kimi-cli plugin repository into the Oh My Zsh custom plugins directory. This enables Zsh integration with Kimi CLI for an enhanced shell experience.

```sh
git clone https://github.com/MoonshotAI/zsh-kimi-cli.git \
  ${ZSH_CUSTOM:-~/.oh-my-zsh/custom}/plugins/kimi-cli
```

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### Install Claude Code using shell (macOS/Linux) and PowerShell (Windows)

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/third-party-agents

Installs Node.js using fnm on macOS/Linux or Winget on Windows, then installs the Claude Code CLI globally via npm. It also runs a Node.js one‑liner to create or update the .claude.json configuration file with onboarding completion. Requires internet access and appropriate permissions to install global npm packages.

```sh
# Install nodejs on macOS and Linux
curl -fsSL https://fnm.vercel.app/install | bash

# Open a new terminal so fnm takes effect
fnm install 24.3.0
fnm default 24.3.0
fnm use 24.3.0

# Install claude-code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code --registry=https://registry.npmmirror.com

# Initialize configuration
node --eval "
    const homeDir = os.homedir();
    const filePath = path.join(homeDir, '.claude.json');
    if (fs.existsSync(filePath)) {
        const content = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(filePath, 'utf-8'));
        fs.writeFileSync(filePath, JSON.stringify({ ...content, hasCompletedOnboarding: true }, null, 2), 'utf-8');
    } else {
        fs.writeFileSync(filePath, JSON.stringify({ hasCompletedOnboarding: true }), 'utf-8');
    }"
```

```powershell
# Open a PowerShell terminal in Windows Terminal
# Install nodejs on Windows
# Right-click the Windows button and click “Terminal”

# Then run the following in order
winget install --id Git.Git -e --source winget # Or install Git via other methods, e.g., https://git-scm.com/install/windows
winget install OpenJS.NodeJS # Or install Node.js via other methods, e.g., https://nodejs.org/en/download
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned

# Close the terminal window and open a new one

# Install claude-code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code --registry=https://registry.npmmirror.com

# Initialize configuration
node --eval "
    const homeDir = os.homedir();
    const filePath = path.join(homeDir, '.claude.json');
    if (fs.existsSync(filePath)) {
        const content = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(filePath, 'utf-8'));
        fs.writeFileSync(filePath, JSON.stringify({ ...content, hasCompletedOnboarding: true }, null, 2), 'utf-8');
    } else {
        fs.writeFileSync(filePath, JSON.stringify({ hasCompletedOnboarding: true }), 'utf-8');
    }"
```

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### Configure Kimi For Coding model environment variables for Claude Code

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/third-party-agents

Sets the required environment variables so Claude Code can communicate with the Kimi For Coding API. Includes export statements for Unix shells and $env assignments for PowerShell, followed by launching the Claude CLI. Replace <your API Key> with the actual key from the Kimi membership page.

```sh
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.kimi.com/coding/
export ANTHIC_AUTH_TOKEN=<your API Key>  # Fill in the API Key generated on the membership page
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=kimi-for-coding
export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL=kimi-for-coding

claude
```

```powershell
$env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.kimi.com/coding/";
$env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="<your API Key>"  # Fill in the API Key generated on the membership page
$env:ANTHROPIC_MODEL="kimi-for-coding"
$env:ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL="kimi-for-coding"

claude
```

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### Upgrade Kimi CLI using uv

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Upgrades the Kimi CLI package to the latest version using 'uv', with caching disabled. This ensures you have the most recent features and bug fixes.

```sh
uv tool upgrade kimi-cli --no-cache
```

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### Run Kimi CLI with MCP configuration

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Executes the Kimi CLI command, specifying a custom MCP configuration file. This allows Kimi CLI to connect to the MCP servers defined in the provided JSON file.

```sh
kimi --mcp-config-file /path/to/mcp.json
```

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### Configure MCP servers for Kimi CLI

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Defines multiple MCP (Multi-Cloud Platform) server configurations in a JSON file, including a remote server and a local chrome-devtools server. This configuration can be passed to Kimi CLI using the --mcp-config-file option.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context7": {
      "url": "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "CONTEXT7_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    },
    "chrome-devtools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "chrome-devtools-mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}
```

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### Configure Zed editor for Kimi CLI ACP

Source: https://www.kimi.com/coding/docs/en/kimi-cli

Adds Kimi CLI as an agent server configuration in Zed's settings.json file. This enables Kimi CLI to be used with Zed via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP).

```json
{
  "agent_servers": {
    "Kimi CLI": {
      "command": "kimi",
      "args": ["--acp"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
```
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