Let’s walk through how to set up Kimi K2.6 on TypingMind so you can compare it in your own coding workflows.
Step 1: Create a Moonshot API account
Go to https://platform.moonshot.ai/console and create a new Moonshot API account.
Step 2: Set up Moonshot API account
To use the model via API, you’ll need to add balance to your account.
Visit https://platform.moonshot.ai/console/pay to top up — you can start with as little as $1 to test it out.
Step 3: Get your Moonshot API key
Go to https://platform.moonshot.ai/console/api-keys and create a new API key.
Be sure to copy and save it securely — you’ll need it to set up Kimi K2 on TypingMind.
Step 4: Use Kimi models on TypingMind
- Go to typingmind.com
- Navigate the Models menu on the left sidebar → Switch to API key tab
- Input the copied API key for Moonshot.
After entering the API key for Moonshot, switch back to Models tab → select Moonshot → enable Moonshot models you want to chat with.
