Using Kimi in OpenCode

OpenCode is a terminal-based coding agent. This guide shows how to forward OpenCode model requests to Kimi For Coding via built-in authentication, with K3 or K2.8 Preview providing the model inference.

Install OpenCode

The easiest way to install OpenCode is through the installation script:

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Or install via npm:

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Configure API key

Run opencode auth login and select Kimi For Coding from the provider list:

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Enter your Kimi For Coding API Key:

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API Keys can be created and managed in the Kimi Code Console (up to 5 keys; each key is shown only once at creation).

Launch and use

After configuring, start OpenCode:

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Type /models in a session:

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Pick a model under the Kimi For Coding list.

Before you start, check your membership tier and what it entitles you to (see Membership Benefits for a comparison of the legacy and new plans) — calling models or context windows beyond your plan will fail with an error:

With K3 or K2.8 Preview selected, type /variants to switch the thinking effort:

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See Model configuration for model capabilities and setup details.

Next steps

• Model configuration — Compare the models and see the full effort mapping table
• Membership Benefits — Confirm which models are available for your plan