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IDE integration

Kimi Code CLI supports integration into IDEs via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), allowing you to use AI coding capabilities directly within your editor.

Before configuring your IDE, make sure Kimi Code CLI is installed and you have completed the /login setup.

Using with Zed

Zed is a modern IDE with native ACP support.

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

Json

After saving the configuration, you can select Kimi Code in Zed's Agent panel to start a conversation.

Using with JetBrains IDEs

The JetBrains family of IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.) supports ACP through the AI Assistant plugin.

Prerequisites

  1. Ensure the AI Assistant plugin is installed and enabled.
  2. Enable the experimental feature in the Registry:
    • Open Help → Find Action and search for Registry...
    • Find and enable llm.enable.mock.response

Configuration steps

  1. Open the AI Chat panel.
  2. Click Configure ACP agents.
  3. Add a new ACP configuration:
Json

The command field requires the full path to kimi. Find it by running which kimi in your terminal.

Bash

After configuration, select Kimi Code in the AI Chat panel to get started.