Customization

VS Code Plugin Compatibility Notice

Kimi Code for VS Code is currently only open for new installations to legacy Python CLI users. Existing users who upgrade to the new CLI can continue using the plugin; new installations are not supported for TS version CLI users.

MCP Servers

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers can extend Kimi with external tools and services. Manage them via the action menu (gear icon) → MCP Servers.

Transport Types

Two transport types are supported:

• stdio: Local command-line tools; requires specifying command, arguments, and environment variables
• http: Remote service; requires specifying URL, with optional OAuth

Recommended Servers

One-click installation of recommended servers is provided:

Server	Purpose
Playwright	Browser automation
Context7	Real-time documentation
GitHub	API access

Some servers require OAuth authentication. Click the authorize button to open the flow, or reset credentials. You can test the connection before saving to verify server availability.