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Kimi K3.1 Pro
www.kimi.ai
A multimodal reasoning model for coding, repository analysis and long-context development workflows.
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Pricing
Paid
Available on
macOS via Kimi Code Desktop, Windows via Kimi Code Desktop, Linux x86_64 via Kimi Code Desktop, CLI, VS Code, API
Category
Llm Models
What is Kimi K3.1 Pro?
Kimi K3.1 Pro is a multimodal reasoning model available within Kimi Code and through the separate Kimi API platform. It supports image and video input, with up to 1,048,576 tokens of context on eligible Kimi Code memberships. It serves developers working with substantial project context and tasks that require sustained reasoning.
Kimi Code supplies the working environment around the model: code reading, file editing and command execution through Desktop, CLI and a VS Code extension. Developers can also connect it to third-party development tools. These clients provide the project access and execution tools used during coding sessions.
Key features
Large project context
Eligible Kimi Code memberships unlock a context window of up to 1,048,576 tokens.
Visual inputs
Accepts images and video as additional task context.
Adjustable reasoning effort
Offers low, high and max thinking effort settings.
Project editing and verification
Through Kimi Code, the model can use file-editing and command-execution tools for implementation and checking results.
Desktop change review
Kimi Code Desktop includes a Changes view, file previews and a terminal for inspecting work performed on a local project.
Who is it for?
Repository onboarding
A developer asks for a map of an unfamiliar project's modules before choosing where to implement a change.
Multi-file maintenance
A maintainer requests a coordinated refactor, then reviews the proposed edits and test results.
Interface implementation
An application developer supplies visual references alongside requirements when planning interface changes.
How to use Kimi K3.1 Pro
- Install Kimi Code Desktop for your operating system and sign in with your Kimi account.
- Confirm your membership permissions and select Kimi K3.1 Pro in the model picker.
- Start a new session and choose the local project you want to work on.
- Describe a small initial task, including the relevant requirements and expected result.
- Review the response, file changes and terminal results before continuing.
Kimi K3.1 Pro pricing
Paid
Kimi Code provides this model through eligible paid memberships, with context permissions determined by tier. The separate Kimi API uses pay-as-you-go inference billing without a subscription. Visit the official plan page for current membership prices.
Check current pricing ↗What to know before you use it
- Access to Kimi K3.1 Pro within Kimi Code requires Plus or higher, or legacy Moderato or higher. Maximum context requires Pro or higher, or legacy Allegretto or higher.
- Thinking cannot be disabled; requests that disable it are rejected.
- Usage across Kimi Code clients and integrations shares membership quota. New plans have rolling five-hour limits and a monthly total; legacy plans also retain weekly limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimi K3.1 Pro a standalone coding application?
It is a model. Kimi Code provides the Desktop, CLI and editor interfaces used to work with it.
Which model identifier should integrations use?
Kimi Code integrations use k3.1-pro. The separate developer API uses kimi-k3.1-pro.
Does a Kimi Code membership cover developer API billing?
The separate Kimi API platform has its own pay-as-you-go billing, distinct from Kimi memberships and Kimi Code.