kimi-api-mcp
MCP server that provides file operations and Moonshot API-powered tools (reasoning, code review, testing, research, web search, agent) for Kimi K2.5, requiring only a Moonshot API key.
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kimi-api-mcp
MCP server for Kimi K2.5 via the Moonshot REST API — no CLI installation or subscription required. Just a Moonshot API key.
Works with Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-compatible host.
Why
The official kimi-code-mcp package requires the Kimi Code CLI binary and a paid subscription. This package calls the Moonshot API directly using your existing API key — no binary, no subscription.
Install
No install needed with npx:
npx kimi-api-mcp@latest
Or install globally:
npm install -g kimi-api-mcp
Setup
- Get an API key from platform.moonshot.ai (free tier available)
- Add to your MCP config
Claude Code (~/.claude/mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"kimi-code": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "kimi-api-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"MOONSHOT_API_KEY": "your-moonshot-api-key"
}
}
}
}
Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"kimi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "kimi-api-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"MOONSHOT_API_KEY": "your-moonshot-api-key"
}
}
}
}
VS Code / Windsurf
Add the same mcpServers block to your MCP settings file.
Tools
Local tier — free, no LLM calls
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
kimi_read_file |
Read a text file (with offset/limit) |
kimi_write_file |
Create or overwrite a file |
kimi_edit_file |
Find-and-replace in a file |
kimi_glob |
Find files matching a glob pattern |
kimi_grep |
Search files with regex (uses rg or grep) |
kimi_shell |
Execute a shell command (120s timeout) |
kimi_fetch_url |
Fetch and extract text from a URL |
Moonshot API tier — uses moonshot-v1-128k (~$0.60/M tokens)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
kimi_think |
Extended step-by-step reasoning |
kimi_review |
Code review (bugs, security, performance) |
kimi_test |
Generate or improve tests |
kimi_research |
Analyze a codebase with 128K context |
kimi_read_media |
Analyze images via vision API |
kimi_web_search |
Web search + AI summary |
kimi_agent |
Autonomous multi-step agent (up to 15 iterations) |
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
MOONSHOT_API_KEY |
Yes | Your Moonshot API key from platform.moonshot.ai |
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- A Moonshot API key (for API-tier tools)
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md.
License
MIT — see LICENSE.
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