# Where to Find Kimi Code Documentation: Complete Guide to Official Resources

> Find Kimi Code documentation easily. Access official resources in the MoonshotAI kimi-code repository docs directory or explore the published static site for a complete guide.

- Repository: [Moonshot AI/kimi-code](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code)
- Tags: getting-started
- Published: 2026-08-15

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**Kimi Code documentation is available in the `docs/` directory of the MoonshotAI/kimi-code repository and as a published static site at https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code.**

The Kimi Code project maintains comprehensive documentation covering installation, CLI usage, configuration, and IDE integration. Whether you prefer browsing markdown files directly in the repository or viewing the rendered documentation site, all resources are open-source and synchronized with each release.

## Documentation Locations

Kimi Code provides two primary ways to access documentation: the **rendered static site** for easy reading and the **`docs/` directory** for source files and offline reference.

### Published Documentation Site

The official documentation site is hosted at **https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code**. This generated site offers searchable, formatted documentation with consistent navigation and cross-linking between sections.

Visit the English homepage directly at:

```

https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code/en/

```

### Repository Documentation Structure

All documentation source files live in **`docs/en/`** within the main repository. The structure follows logical user journeys from initial setup through advanced customization:

| Section | Purpose | Source File |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| **Getting Started** | Installation, first launch, basic commands | [[`docs/en/guides/getting-started.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md) |
| **Command Reference** | Slash commands (`/login`, `/new`, `/model`) and keyboard shortcuts | [[`docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md) |
| **Configuration** | Provider setup, environment variables, data locations | [[`docs/en/configuration/providers.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md) |
| **Customization** | Skills, plugins, and MCP server integration | [[`docs/en/customization/plugins.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md) |
| **IDE Integration (ACP)** | Using Kimi Code from Zed, JetBrains, VS Code | [[`docs/en/guides/ides.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md) |
| **Release Notes** | Changelog with version history | [[`docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md) |

## Entry Points for New Users

### Start with README.md

The top-level **[[`README.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/README.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/README.md)** serves as the primary entry point. It contains:

- Quick installation badges and one-liner install command
- Concise feature overview
- Direct links to the documentation site and key guides

### Getting Started Guide

First-time users should navigate to **[[`docs/en/guides/getting-started.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md)**. This file provides step-by-step instructions covering:

1. Installation via official install script
2. Initial configuration and authentication
3. Launching your first session
4. Essential slash commands

## Key Documentation Files by Use Case

### CLI Commands and Shortcuts

Reference **[[`docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md)** for complete command documentation. This includes:

- All slash commands (`/login`, `/new`, `/model`, `/mcp-config`, `/help`)
- Keyboard shortcuts for interactive mode
- One-off prompt execution syntax

Example commands from this reference:

```bash

# Verify installation

kimi --version

# Start interactive session

kimi

# Run single prompt without UI

kimi -p "Generate a TypeScript function that converts a string to kebab-case."

```

Inside the interactive UI, documented slash commands include:

```text
/login          # Open OAuth/API-key authentication flow

/new            # Start fresh session

/model          # Switch active model

/mcp-config     # Configure MCP server

/help           # Display all commands and shortcuts

```

### Provider Configuration

Configure AI providers in **[[`docs/en/configuration/providers.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md)**. This covers:

- OpenAI, Anthropic, and Kimi provider setup
- Model overrides and environment variables
- Local data storage locations

### Customization and Extensions

Extend functionality via **[[`docs/en/customization/plugins.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md)**:

- Installing skills from the marketplace
- Building custom MCP servers
- Plugin hooks and lifecycle management

Direct skill invocation from command line:

```bash
kimi -p "/run my-skill --arg value"

```

### IDE Integration via ACP

Editor integration is documented in **[[`docs/en/guides/ides.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md)**. The Agent Client Protocol (ACP) enables Kimi Code usage within supported editors.

Zed configuration example from the documentation:

```json5
// ~/.config/zed/settings.json
{
  "agent_servers": {
    "Kimi Code CLI": {
      "type": "custom",
      "command": "kimi",
      "args": ["acp"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

```

## Implementation Reference Files

For developers contributing to or integrating with Kimi Code, these source files provide authoritative implementation details:

| File | Role |
|------|------|
| [[`apps/kimi-code/src/main.ts`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/apps/kimi-code/src/main.ts)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/apps/kimi-code/src/main.ts) | CLI binary entry point—wires UI, configuration, and command handling |
| [[`packages/node-sdk/README.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/packages/node-sdk/README.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/packages/node-sdk/README.md) | TypeScript SDK documentation powering the CLI |

## Installation Verification

Confirm your setup matches documented procedures:

```bash

# Official install script (referenced in Getting Started)

curl -fsSL https://code.kimi.com/kimi-code/install.sh | bash

# Verify binary

kimi --version

# Navigate to project and launch

cd my-project
kimi

```

## Staying Updated

Track changes via **[[`docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md)**. This file lists:

- New features per version
- Bug fixes and security patches
- Breaking changes and migration guidance

## Summary

- **Primary site**: https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code for rendered, searchable documentation
- **Source files**: `docs/en/` directory contains all markdown source synchronized with the site
- **Quick start**: [`README.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/README.md) provides immediate orientation and installation
- **First-time guide**: [`docs/en/guides/getting-started.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md) covers complete onboarding
- **Command reference**: [`docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md) details all CLI capabilities
- **Configuration**: [`docs/en/configuration/providers.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md) explains provider and model setup
- **Extensions**: [`docs/en/customization/plugins.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md) documents skill and MCP integration
- **IDE support**: [`docs/en/guides/ides.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md) covers ACP-based editor integration

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is the official Kimi Code documentation website?

The official documentation website is **https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code**, with the English version at `/en/`. This static site is generated from the markdown files in the `docs/en/` directory and updates automatically with each repository release.

### Can I read Kimi Code documentation offline?

Yes. Clone the [MoonshotAI/kimi-code](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code) repository and browse the `docs/en/` directory locally. All documentation is stored as markdown files that render in any text editor or markdown viewer. The entry point is [`docs/en/index.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/index.md).

### What documentation should I read first as a new Kimi Code user?

Start with [[`docs/en/guides/getting-started.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/getting-started.md). This guide provides installation instructions, initial setup steps, and your first interactive session. The top-level [`README.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/README.md) also offers quick orientation with direct links to essential resources.

### How do I find documentation for integrating Kimi Code with my editor?

Editor integration is documented in [[`docs/en/guides/ides.md`](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md)](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md). This file explains the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) and provides configuration examples for Zed, JetBrains IDEs, and VS Code.