Kimi-Code Documentation: Where to Find Complete Guides and API References

Kimi-Code documentation is located in the docs/ directory of the MoonshotAI/kimi-code repository and published online at https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code.

The documentation covers installation, CLI commands, configuration, IDE integration, and extensibility. All source files live under docs/en/ and render into a static site, with the main entry point at docs/en/index.md.

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Online Documentation Site

The fastest way to access Kimi-Code documentation is through the hosted site at https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code/en/.

This site mirrors the markdown source files in the repository and provides searchable, navigable guides. The docs/en/index.md file serves as the homepage, aggregating links to all major sections.

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Repository Documentation Structure

The docs/ directory organizes content by topic. Here are the key files and their purposes:

Getting Started Guide

Purpose	File Path
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)

This guide covers the installation script, initial setup, and your first interactive session. The CLI entry point at apps/kimi-code/src/main.ts instantiates the UI and command handlers documented here.

Command Reference

Purpose	File Path
Slash commands, keyboard shortcuts, CLI options	[docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md)

Documents all slash commands including /login, /new, /model, /mcp-config, and /help. Also lists keyboard shortcuts for the interactive TUI.

Configuration Documentation

Purpose	File Path
Providers, model overrides, environment variables, data locations	[docs/en/configuration/providers.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/configuration/providers.md)

Explains how to configure OpenAI, Anthropic, Kimi, and other providers. Includes paths to local data directories and override mechanisms.

Customization and Extensibility

Purpose	File Path
Skills, plugins, MCP servers, hooks	[docs/en/customization/plugins.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md)

Covers the Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration and marketplace skills. Shows how to extend the CLI with custom servers or published plugins.

IDE Integration (ACP)

Purpose	File Path
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)

Documents the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) bindings that enable editor integration. Includes configuration examples for supported IDEs.

Release Notes

Purpose	File Path
Changelog, version history, breaking changes	[docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/release-notes/changelog.md)

Lists new features and fixes per release.

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Quick Reference: Essential Commands

These examples come directly from the Getting Started and Command Reference documentation:

# Install Kimi-Code via official script

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

# Verify installation

kimi --version

# Start interactive session in project directory

cd my-project
kimi

Interactive slash commands (run inside the TUI):

/login          # OAuth/API-key authentication flow

/new            # Start fresh session

/model          # Switch active model

/mcp-config     # Configure MCP server

/help           # Show all commands and shortcuts

One-off prompt without entering TUI:

kimi -p "Generate a TypeScript function for kebab-case conversion"

ACP configuration for Zed editor (from docs/en/guides/ides.md):

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

Invoke a skill directly from command line:

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

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SDK and Implementation Documentation

Beyond user-facing docs, implementation details appear in:

File	Documentation Purpose
packages/node-sdk/README.md	TypeScript SDK powering the CLI
apps/kimi-code/src/main.ts	CLI entry point—UI, config, and command wiring

The Node SDK README documents programmatic usage for building on top of Kimi-Code's core functionality.

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Summary

• Primary documentation site: https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code/en/
• Source location: docs/en/ directory in MoonshotAI/kimi-code
• Entry point: docs/en/index.md
• Key guides: Getting Started (docs/en/guides/getting-started.md), Command Reference (docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md), Configuration (docs/en/configuration/providers.md)
• Extension docs: Customization (docs/en/customization/plugins.md) and IDE integration (docs/en/guides/ides.md)
• Quick start: README.md contains installation badges and overview links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the official Kimi-Code documentation hosted?

The official documentation is published at https://moonshotai.github.io/kimi-code. The site is generated from markdown files in the docs/en/ directory of the GitHub repository. Both sources stay synchronized—all web content originates from version-controlled documentation files.

How do I find documentation for a specific slash command?

Slash commands are documented in [docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/reference/kimi-command.md). This file contains complete syntax, parameters, and keyboard shortcut mappings. You can also run /help inside any Kimi-Code interactive session for inline reference.

Is there documentation for integrating Kimi-Code into my IDE?

Yes—the ACP (Agent Client Protocol) integration guide lives at [docs/en/guides/ides.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/guides/ides.md). It covers Zed, JetBrains, and VS Code setup with configuration snippets. The protocol implementation enables external editors to communicate with the kimi CLI process.

Where can I find information about extending Kimi-Code with plugins?

Extension documentation is in [docs/en/customization/plugins.md](https://github.com/MoonshotAI/kimi-code/blob/main/docs/en/customization/plugins.md). This covers the MCP server protocol, marketplace skills, and hook system. The main.ts entry point loads these extensions at runtime according to the documented configuration schema.

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