Kimi Code Desktop brings the Kimi Code AI coding agent to the desktop. It drops into development workflows to answer questions and complete programming tasks, working out of the box with Moonshot AI's Kimi models and supporting other compatible providers.
Publisher’s description
What is Kimi Code?
Kimi Code by Moonshot AI is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.3, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to October 14, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Kimi Code is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kimi Code safe to download?
- The file is served by code.kimi.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E968B1C0DCCD760373BE6E32D673A743CB200481A10CB0B2548A50E657685F38· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.3Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.2 | October 23, 2026 | 122.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1 | October 21, 2026 | 122.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MoonshotAI.KimiCodeDesktop -escoop install main/kimi-codeKimiCode-1.1.3-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Moonshot AI
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- kimi.com
- winget ID
- MoonshotAI.KimiCodeDesktop
- Scoop package
- main/kimi-code
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kimi Code free?
Kimi Code is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Kimi Code safe to download?
The download comes from code.kimi.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Kimi Code with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Kimi Code be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kimi Code run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Kimi Code?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 14, 2026.
Can I use Kimi Code without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kimi Code?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
