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Kimi Models
Kimi models from Moonshot AI focus on agentic coding, tool use, long-context reasoning, and workflow automation.
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Agents
Use this family hub to compare Kimi variants for agents workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Code
Use this family hub to compare Kimi variants for code workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Reasoning
Use this family hub to compare Kimi variants for reasoning workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
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Kimi family pages should distinguish open-weight K2 checkpoints from the hosted Kimi product/API terms.
Verified through: June 2026
Model licenses, context windows, release names, and provider terms can vary by checkpoint. Verify the exact model card before production or commercial use.
Variants
Kimi models grouped by workflow
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All Kimi models in the directory
| Model | Type | Best for | Local runner notes | License | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi K2.6 | Agents | Builders testing agentic coding, tool calling, long-context planning, and workflow automation. | Server-class for full models; hosted inference is usually the most practical way to evaluate current Kimi releases. | Check exact model card | Open |
| Kimi K2 | Agents | Builders comparing earlier Kimi releases against newer Kimi K2.6 behavior. | Server-class for full weights; use hosted providers for practical evaluation. | Modified MIT | Open |