This project is a terminal-first launcher. It opens the native Kimi Code CLI experience in an integrated terminal; it does not recreate editor chat or agent panels.
The official Kimi Code extension, maintained by Moonshot AI, provides a different editor integration and does not launch Kimi Code CLI in a terminal.
| This launcher | Official Kimi Code extension | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Mikesoft, unofficial | Moonshot AI, official |
| Primary experience | Native Kimi Code CLI in a side terminal | Official Kimi editor integration |
Launches kimi in a terminal |
Yes, with one click | No |
| Terminal sessions | Fresh terminal on every click | Not provided by the official extension |
Install Kimi Code CLI from the official guide, verify kimi --version, install this extension, and click the blue avatar while a project file is active.
No. This is an independent, unofficial terminal launcher maintained by Mikesoft.
No. Install, update, login, and provider configuration remain owned by Kimi Code CLI.
No. Every click creates a fresh terminal and starts a separate session.
The launcher uses standard VS Code extension and terminal APIs supported by compatible editors. Compatibility can vary by editor release; automated Extension Host coverage is provided for VS Code itself.