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Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed

www.kimi.ai

A faster Kimi reasoning variant for coding sessions that prioritize responsive model output.

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Paid
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macOS via Kimi Code Desktop, Windows via Kimi Code Desktop, Linux x86_64 via Kimi Code Desktop, CLI, VS Code, API
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What is Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed?

Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed is the faster inference variant of Kimi K3.1 Pro. Kimi describes the same model capabilities with approximately two to three times faster output, at about twice the regular variant's quota consumption. It targets developers who value shorter waits during model responses.

Within Kimi Code, developers can use it through Desktop, CLI, VS Code and third-party development integrations. The surrounding service supplies code reading, file editing and command execution. Desktop offers a local project workflow with change inspection, file previews and a terminal.

Key features

Faster model output

Kimi reports approximately two to three times regular Pro output speed; actual task duration depends on the workflow.

Multimodal long context

Supports image and video input and up to 1,048,576 tokens of context.

Reasoning controls

Provides low, high and max effort settings while keeping thinking enabled.

Development tool access

Kimi Code connects the model to tools for reading code, modifying files and executing commands.

Reviewable local work

Desktop lets developers inspect modifications in its Changes view and examine files and terminal output.

Who is it for?

Interactive implementation

An application developer iterates on a feature through short implementation and review cycles.

Large-project investigation

A maintainer supplies project context and asks for an explanation of dependencies before planning a change.

Visual bug triage

A frontend developer combines visual evidence with a bug description to guide an investigation.

How to use Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed

  1. Install Kimi Code Desktop and sign in with an eligible account.
  2. Check model permissions and select Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed.
  3. Open a local project in a new session.
  4. Describe the task and provide relevant requirements or visual inputs.
  5. Inspect the resulting changes and verification output, and monitor account usage.

Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed pricing

Paid

Highspeed is available through eligible Kimi Code memberships and uses approximately twice regular Pro's quota. The separate Kimi API has usage-based billing. Check the official plan page for current subscription prices.

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What to know before you use it

  • Access to Kimi K3.1 Pro Highspeed within Kimi Code requires Pro or higher, or legacy Allegretto or higher.
  • It consumes about twice regular Pro's quota. Requests that disable thinking are rejected.
  • The speed improvement applies to model output. File operations, tool calls and scripts are unaffected, so they can dominate overall task time.
  • Usage shares membership quota across clients and integrations, with rolling five-hour limits and a monthly total. Legacy plans also retain weekly limits.

Frequently asked questions

Does Highspeed provide different model capabilities?

Kimi describes it as having the same capabilities as regular K3.1 Pro, with faster output and higher quota consumption.

Which identifier selects it in integrations?

Kimi Code integrations use k3.1-pro-highspeed. The separate developer API uses kimi-k3.1-pro-highspeed.

Can I inspect changes before continuing?

Kimi Code Desktop includes change review, file previews and a terminal for checking work on the project.