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kimi-code for Mac

AI coding agent for your terminal

Quick answer: kimi-code is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install kimi-code. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,110 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kimi-code is

kimi-code is a terminal emulator for macOS: AI coding agent for your terminal.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install kimi-code

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install kimi-code.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install kimi-code on Mac?

Run brew install kimi-code in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is kimi-code open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does kimi-code run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is kimi-code?

It was installed 1,110 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #979 in this catalogue.

What version of kimi-code is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.1.