Using in Zed

Kimi Code CLI supports integration with IDEs through the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), allowing you to use AI-assisted programming directly within your editor.

Legacy CLI only

The new Kimi Code CLI (Node.js) does not currently support ACP integration. If you prefer using ACP in Zed, it is only available on the legacy CLI (Python/uv) for now.

Prerequisites

• Kimi Code CLI is installed and kimi /login configuration is completed.
• Zed editor is installed.

Configuration

Zed is a modern IDE that supports ACP.

Add the following to Zed's configuration file ~/.config/zed/settings.json:

{
  "agent_servers": {
    "Kimi Code CLI": {
      "type": "custom",
      "command": "kimi",
      "args": ["acp"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Configuration notes:

• type: Fixed value "custom"
• command: Path to the Kimi Code CLI command. If kimi is not in PATH, use the full path
• args: Startup arguments. acp enables ACP mode
• env: Environment variables, usually left empty

After saving the configuration, you can create Kimi Code CLI sessions in Zed's Agent panel.