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

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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)

Entry Points for New Users

Start with README.md

The top-level [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). 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) 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:

# 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:

/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). 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):

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

Direct skill invocation from command line:

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). The Agent Client Protocol (ACP) enables Kimi Code usage within supported editors.

Zed configuration example from the documentation:

// ~/.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)	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)	TypeScript SDK documentation powering the CLI

Installation Verification

Confirm your setup matches documented procedures:

# 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). 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 provides immediate orientation and installation
• First-time guide: docs/en/guides/getting-started.md covers complete onboarding
• Command reference: docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md details all CLI capabilities
• Configuration: docs/en/configuration/providers.md explains provider and model setup
• Extensions: docs/en/customization/plugins.md documents skill and MCP integration
• IDE support: 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 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.

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). This guide provides installation instructions, initial setup steps, and your first interactive session. The top-level 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). This file explains the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) and provides configuration examples for Zed, JetBrains IDEs, and VS Code.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instagit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "instagit@latest"]
    }
  }
}